UM School Of Nursing Grant To Offer Loan Forgiveness

The University of Mobile (UM) School of Nursing has been awarded a grant that provides up to 85% loan forgiveness for eligible students seeking a graduate nursing degree. Dr. Jessica Garner, graduate dean of the school, said the Nurse Faculty Loan Program award is designed to help current nurse educators or practicing nurses obtain a graduate nursing degree. Students who enroll in any of UM’s graduate nursing programs may be eligible for the grant, which was awarded from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. Recipients must agree to serve as a nurse preceptor or nurse faculty member following graduation. They will complete graduate nursing education courses as part of their curriculum and be eligible to become certified nurse educators. Applications are being accepted now for a variety of graduate programs, including doctor of nursing practice, MS in nursing – family nurse practitioner and MS in nursing leadership.