Students admitted to the Decker School of Nursing and are registered for at least 6 credits may be considered for a low interest, federally-funded Nursing Loan. Application for this type of financial aid is done by filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and basic eligibility requirements must be met, as determined by the federal government. The amount of this loan is based on financial need.
Accepting your loan
Once you have received and reviewed your award offer, accept or decline your loan via BU BRAIN Self Service. Click on the Financial Aid tab. Click "Award Offer" to view your loan options.
Student Accounts will send an email notification of your Promissory Note requirement after you accept the loan.
The loan limits for the 2024-25 academic year are:
| Freshman: | $5,693* |
| Sophomore: | $5,693* |
| Junior: | $8,955* |
| Senior: | $8,955* |
| Graduate: | $5,693* |
| BAT: | $8,955* |
Total aggregate loan limit: $28,078
*Amount of Nursing loan offered is based on student eligibility and funding available.
There is a fixed interest rate of 5%. The federal government pays the interest that accrues on the loan while enrolled in at least 6 credits; no interest accrues during the nine-month grace period as well.
Repayment begins nine months after the student leaves school. The repayment period may vary up to 10 years depending on the amount borrowed.
Students can check amounts borrowed to date and repayment status.
