College of Nursing

Wisconsin Nurse Educator Program

Students enrolled in the following graduate programs at UW Oshkosh are eligible to receive this loan funding:

• MSN–Nurse Educator Emphasis
• BSN to DNP–Nurse Anesthesia Emphasis
• BSN to DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
• BSN to DNP–Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
• MSN to DNP–Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
• Master’s to DNP

To support the education of nurses in Wisconsin, the state has approved loan funding to offset educational expenses of nurses enrolled a in PhD, DNP or master’s-level Nurse Educator programs. ANEW and WNA collaborated on advancing this initiative for several years. It is an exciting opportunity for our state.

Students must be admitted to approved programs. The list of approved schools is found on the ANEW website. Full-time PhD students are eligible for up to $50,000, DNP students up to $40,000 and MSN NE students up to $30,000.  Part-time PhD students are eligible for up to $25,000, DNP students up to $20,000 and MSN NE students up to $15,000.  Current lifetime limits for these funds are up to $100,000 for PhD students, $80,000 for DNP students, and $60,000 for MSN NE students. Funds may be used to cover the cost of tuition as well as expenses related to school such as books, travel, childcare, etc. Students must commit to teaching at an approved Wisconsin based school for at least three years post-graduation.

The loans are distributed through the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). Application forms can be found on the HEAB website. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be received until all funds are distributed.

Learn more:

• Administrators of Nursing Education of Wisconsin (ANEW)
• Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)

How to Apply

Students who meet the following eligibility requirements may apply:

• US resident
• Enrollment in DNP or MSN–Nurse Educator programs at UW Oshkosh.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Eligibility for nurse licensure in Wisconsin
• Commitment to practicing full-time as a nurse educator in Wisconsin for three consecutive years full-time or six consecutive years part-time after degree completion

Step One

Submit the following via email to UWO Financial Aid Office Attn: Mary Endries (endriesm@uwosh.edu)

• One to two paragraph essay that addresses the following:
  • Please provide insight into your interest in Nurse Education, and how you plan to use your degree in Wisconsin after graduation.
  • Statement of interest in applying and commitment to enrollment for the next academic year.

Step Two

• Student should set up a meeting with the UWO Financial Aid Office. Forms are available on HEAB website, however; student is encouraged to work with financial aid office to ensure the completion of the correct forms. All forms are returned by the student to the financial aid office.  Forms can be found online: https://heab.state.wi.us/features/nep.html

Step Three

• The Financial Aid Offices submits all application forms to the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
• The Financial Aid Office will communicate with the student status, funds receipt, and any final paperwork required prior to funds distribution.

Funds Distribution Note: Funds from the state will be distributed through the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Financial Aid and Bursar’s Office. Once tuition and fees are paid, the remaining funds will be disbursed to the student. If you have questions on this process, please work with the Financial Aid contact person.