Finger Lakes Regional Scholarship
Amid a rising demand for nurses nationwide, the greater Finger Lakes region is experiencing an acute need for health care providers. Infusing the region with graduates from two nursing education programs will address specific community needs, directly fill gaps in care, and help patients to achieve better health outcomes.
Through the Finger Lakes Regional Scholarship, the University of Rochester School of Nursing is offering 50 percent tuition support in scholarships for its Online RN to BS Completion program and Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner master's program to meet the educational needs of health care employees in the Finger Lakes region, as well as a $60 discount for the online Care Management Education program.
Eligible Counties:

ELIGIBILITY
Individuals who are working or living in one of 18 counties may be eligible. This includes the following counties:
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How to Receive the Scholarship
Once accepted to the RN to BS or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs, eligible students must:
- Complete the online SON Scholarship Form using your applicant login credentials. You will be required to complete this form for every semester you intend to receive the grant, after registering for courses. Please contact SON_Scholarships@urmc.rochester.edu for questions about retrieving your login credentials or completing this form.
- If registered for the Care Management Education program, the discount will be applied upon registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
Contact the Financial Aid Office to learn about qualifying for a variety of scholarships and grants associated with specific nursing programs or the financial aid process. Schedule an appointment with the School of Nursing's financial aid counselor with questions.