Tuition, financial aid, and scholarships

Welcome to the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing Tuition and Financial Aid information page. You must complete the FAFSA each year to apply for any scholarships, grants, or loans.

School code: 003114

What's New?

2025-2026 FAFSA® will open in December 2024

The 2025-2026 FAFSA® will be available December 2024.

FRMC will notify currently enrolled students when the FAFSA® is available.

Note: You must complete the FAFSA® each year to continue to receive any Federal Student Aid funds. This includes grants as well as student loans. Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing’s school code is 003114.

Scholarships

Scholarships for Spring Semester:
- Scholarships for Spring Semester will be available in October/November from the wall displays outside of the Financial Aid Office and the Loan Officers Office.
- All Spring Semester Scholarship Applications are due to the Financial Aid Office by December 15^th.
- Available Spring Scholarships:
  - Institutional Scholarships: All currently enrolled students are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded in January for the Spring Semester. The number of scholarships and award amounts will be determined based on available funds.
  - Winifred Hallier-Wages Memorial Scholarship: All Currently enrolled students are eligible to apply. A scholarship will be awarded in January for the Spring Semester. One recipient will be selected based on available funds. Preference is given to Married LPNs.

Scholarship for Fall Semester:
- Scholarships for Fall Semester will be available in March/April from the wall displays outside the Financial Aid Office and the Loan Officers Office.
- All Fall Semester Scholarship Applications are due to the Financial Aid Office by July 1st
- Available Fall Scholarships:
  - VFW Hein Scholarship: All currently enrolled nursing students are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded in August for the Fall Semester. The number of scholarships and award amounts will be determined based on available funds. Preference is given to Veterans and/or children of Veterans that are residents in Erie County.
  - Kim Scholarship: All currently enrolled nursing students are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded in August for the Fall Semester. The number of scholarships and award amounts will be determined based on available funds. Preference is given to students who plan to pursue a BSN.
  - American Legion 40 et 8 Nursing Scholarship - All currently enrolled nursing students are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded in August for the Fall Semester. The number of scholarships and award amounts will be determined based on available funds. You do not have to be a veteran or related to a veteran to apply.
  - Winifred Hallier-Wages Memorial Scholarship: All Currently enrolled students are eligible to apply. The scholarship will be awarded in August for the Fall Semester. One recipient will be selected based on available funds. Preference is given to Married LPNs.

Financial Aid Request for Review Application

Federal regulations require all applicants to report 2022 income figures on their 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, if a student can prove a change in their financial situation has occurred due to extenuating circumstances, they may request a review of the household income to be taken into consideration. Please complete the 2024-2025 Special Circumstances Request for Review - Financial Aid Application or Package form if your income and/or your spouse’s or your parent(s) (if dependent) income is less in 2023 or 2024 than it was in 2022. A submission of this request does not guarantee an increase or adjustment in your financial aid eligibility. Forms are available from the Financial Coordinator or on the wall display outside her office.

1098 T Tax Statements will be mailed by January 31, 2025

The 1098-T statement contains information about enrollment, scholarships, and tuition charges for 2024. The registrar/bursar will distribute these forms by January 31, 2025. Students or parents can use the information on the 1098 T form to determine qualification for the higher education deductions or credits when preparing the 2024 tax return. Be sure to save this information or give it to the person who claims the student on their tax return.

Code of Conduct

Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing financial aid office staff, which includes the financial coordinator and loan officer, is bound to act in compliance with the guidelines as stated in the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing Financial Aid Office Code of Conduct and the National Association of Student Financial Aid administrator’s statement of ethical principals and code of conduct for financial aid professionals. Therefore, students can be assured that the financial aid office staff will act in a professional and ethical manner and in the best interests of the student with regard to all aspects of the financial aid and student loan processes.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report

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For additional questions about tuition assistance or available grants and scholarships, contact the financial coordinator at reitzba@firelands.com.