Financing Your Degree
The Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University encourages students to explore every option available to them when considering how to finance their nursing degree, including external scholarships, employer tuition assistance, personal funds, military education benefits, and student loans.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
The Georgetown Office of Student Financial Services accepts financial aid applications from prospective graduate students throughout the academic year. We encourage you to apply for financial aid in conjunction with your admissions application.
To apply for federal student aid, follow these steps:
- Download the Nursing@Georgetown Financial Aid Checklist (PDF).
- Apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID username and password; this will create your electronic signature required for the application.
- Complete the FAFSA and include Georgetown’s school code: 001445.
- Once you submit the FAFSA, it will be transferred electronically to the Georgetown University Office of Student Financial Services.
You can learn more about tuition and potential financing options available to you by following the links below:
Graduate Financial Aid Is Changing in 2026: What You Need to Know
Starting July 1, 2026, Grad PLUS Loans will no longer be offered for new borrowers and borrowing limits will be introduced for new loans, meaning federal loans may no longer cover the full cost of attendance for many graduate students. If you’re planning to begin a graduate degree program in fall 2026 or later, start planning now (ideally before you apply) to find alternative funding options. This change will affect people seeking federal financial aid for the online Nursing programs from the Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University; primarily, those who enroll on or after July 1, 2026.
Most graduate students will be limited to borrowing up to $20,500 per year for graduate degrees, including this program. The incoming changes will also limit lifetime loans for graduate degrees to $100,000. If you do not plan to study full time, your loan limit may be lower. Learn more details here.
Early planning is the most important thing you can do. The financial aid office can help you build a plan:
Speak with a financial aid advisor
Already enrolled? If your federal loans were disbursed before July 1, 2026, you may be able to continue borrowing under prior rules, including Grad PLUS, with limitations. Taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, transferring, or changing programs/institutions after June 30, 2026 could affect your eligibility. Contact the financial aid office before making any enrollment changes.
Scholarships
Highly qualified applicants for the upcoming cohort are eligible for scholarships up to $35,000. Once you begin the application process, your enrollment specialist will provide you with further information.
Opportunities and Resources for Federal Workers
Georgetown University deeply values federal employees and their service. As part of this commitment, the University offers a range of support options, including tuition benefits, fee waivers, and access to community resources. Learn more about these offerings on the Opportunities and Resources for Federal Workers page.