Funding Opportunities

Financial Aid

Visit the Graduate School financial aid and funding webpage for comprehensive financial aid information.

Decker School of Nursing Funding

You may be eligible for special aid programs, including loans and local grants. In addition, Decker offers a limited number of scholarships with specific eligibility criteria, including merit and/or residency requirements. These scholarships can be found on the Academic Works website. Note that scholarships listed in Academic Works will be available after May 1.

External Funding Opportunities

External funding opportunities can be found through the SOAR (Scholarship and Other Award Resources) database.

Teaching and Graduate Assistantships 

Teaching assistantship (TA) and graduate assistantship (GA) positions require 16–20 hours of service per week for the Decker School. Responsibilities generally include clinical laboratory support in undergraduate nursing courses or support of the school's grant and research activities. In return, GAs and TAs are awarded a stipend. Full-time study is required. If interested, contact the Graduate Nursing Program Office at 607-777-4712.