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Scholarships, Tuition Discounts, and Other Ways to Save
American Sentinel University strives to make our programs affordable. Aside from our already low tuition rates, we offer many ways to reduce your tuition even more. Please explore our discounts, scholarships and payment plans. You’ll see that we have many ways to help you make paying for school more manageable. In fact, 66% of our student’s graduate debt-free. *
Scholarships
We provide many scholarships to qualified students. It is one of the ways we remove obstacles from your path to achieving your educational goals. See if you are eligible.
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Canadian Education Partner Nursing Scholarship
The obstacles faced by healthcare professionals can vary considerably across the continent. To address disparities faced by healthcare professionals serving our Canadian Education Partners, American Sentinel University is introducing the Canadian Education Partner Nursing Scholarship.
One scholarship will be awarded per program, per calendar year across all Canadian Education Partners.*
- BSN – $5,000/year
- MSN – $7,500/year
- MSN/MBA-Healthcare $7,500/year
- DNP – $10,000/year
Who is eligible?
All post-licensure nurses and qualified staff members working for a Canadian Education Partner (the Canadian Organization and American Sentinel University have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding acknowledging said partnership) are eligible to apply. Current students may apply.**
Qualifications to Apply
- Academic Achievement (minimum GPA of 2.5 for BSN and 3.5 for MSN and DNP)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay (max 500 words or 2 pages double spaced)
- Meeting application deadline of June 30th, 2021
What is the specific course price?
- There are no changes to the standard 2020 tuition rates
- Existing students’ scholarship amounts will be applied to remaining tuition obligations. Scholarships will not be applied retroactively to outstanding balances or tuition paid for completed courses. No cash refunds will be given. E.g. A degree student who has only two courses remaining may receive the scholarship, but the scholarship amount will be reduced as needed to cover only any remaining tuition and fees.
- Students who receive a discounted tuition rate are still eligible to apply.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on how well the letters of recommendation and the personal essay showcase the candidate’s excellence in the following areas:
- Community Service
- Personal Commitment to Education
- Leadership Potential
- Commitment to the Healthcare Profession
For more information, please contact Jennifer Hudson by calling 303-557-9812, or at jennifer.hudson@americansentinel.edu.
* Due to the competitive qualification and selection process, equal distribution among education partners is not assured.
** Scholarship funds may not be retroactively applied to tuition for previous courses taken.
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“Rural Health” Scholarship
The obstacles faced by healthcare providers and patients in rural areas are vastly different than those in urban areas. To do our part to help improve rural health disparities we have created “Rural Health” scholarships. We will award eight scholarships per calendar year (four BSN – $5,000/year, two MSN – $7,500/year, two DNP – $10,000/year) for students who work/live in a designated rural area (see “who is eligible”). One scholarship per recipient.
Who is eligible?
- Existing American Sentinel students
- New students can apply but are not eligible for consideration until they have passed the first week of their first course.
- Must live or work at one of the following:
- Rural designated area (check zip codes here)
- Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or
- Federally Qualified Health Center or rural health clinics* or
- Federally recognized Native American Tribes and Alaskan Natives (including all Indian Health Services).
*facilities that receive federal grants to provide healthcare to underserved populations
Qualifications to Apply
- Academic Achievement (minimum GPA of 2.5 for BSN and 3.5 for MSN and DNP)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay (max 500 words or 2 pages double spaced)
- Meeting application deadlines
- Quarterly BSN deadlines in 2021: March 15, June 15, September 15, December 15
- Bi-annual MSN and DNP deadlines in 2021: March 15 and September 15
What is the specific course price?
- There are no changes to the standard 2020 tuition rates
- Existing students’ scholarship amounts will be applied to remaining tuition obligations. Scholarships will not be applied retroactively to outstanding balances or tuition paid for completed courses. No cash refunds will be given. E.g. A degree student who has only two courses remaining may receive the scholarship, but the scholarship amount will be reduced as needed to cover only any remaining tuition and fees.
- Students who receive a discounted tuition rate are still eligible to apply.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on how well the letters of recommendation and the personal essay showcase the candidate’s excellence in the following areas:
- Community Service
- Personal Commitment to Education
- Leadership Potential
- Commitment to the Healthcare Profession
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Military Severely Injured Scholarship
American Sentinel offers scholarship assistance to service members from any branch of the U.S. military who have been severely injured in the line of duty. The service members’ spouses are also eligible.
What does the Severely Injured Scholarship cover?
This scholarship covers 50 percent of a student’s tuition (for degree or certificate programs).
How many scholarships are awarded?
Up to five scholarships can be awarded during one year.
How are awardees selected?
Primary consideration is given to the applicant’s financial need. Additional consideration will be given to prior academic achievement and content of the application essay.
How Do I Apply
In addition to the application, you need to submit (email, fax or mail) the following documents:
- Disability documentation.
- A 300-word essay describing how this scholarship and further education would impact your future.
- Documentation of income.
- Copies of high school and/or college transcripts.
American Sentinel University / Military
10065 E. Harvard Avenue Ste. 450
Denver, CO 80231
Email: military@americansentinel.edu
Fax: 866.505.2450Apply for Military Severely Injured Scholarship.
For additional information please contact us by email or by phone at 866.922.5690.
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Native American/First Nations Nursing Scholarship
The obstacles faced by healthcare professionals can vary considerably across the continent. To address disparities faced by healthcare professionals serving the indigenous peoples of North America, American Sentinel University is introducing a two-phase Native American/First Nations Nursing Scholarship.
This 2020-2021 Scholarship program is open to the U.S. and Canada and to those professionals associated with the institutions described below.
55 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded for 2021 (15 BSN, 2 BSN/MSN, 10 MSN, 2 MSN/MBA-Healthcare, 3 MBA-Healthcare, 5 DNP, 9 certificates, and 9 digital/microcredentials). One scholarship per recipient.
Who is eligible?
In the U.S.: Post-licensure nurses serving Native Americans in one or more of the healthcare facilities affiliated with the Oklahoma City Area Federal/Tribal/Urban Indian Health System
In Canada: All post-licensure nurses serving Canadian First Nations and Inuit peoples are eligible to apply.
Qualifications to Apply
- Academic Achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0 for BSN and 2.5 for MSN and DNP)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay (max 500 words or 2 pages double spaced)
- Meet application deadline of June 30, 2021
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on how well the letters of recommendation and the personal essay showcase the candidate’s excellence in the following areas:
- Commitment to serving the indigenous peoples of North America
- Personal Commitment to Education
- Leadership Potential
- Commitment to the Healthcare Profession
What is the specific course price?
- There are no changes to the standard 2020 tuition rates
- Existing students’ scholarship amounts will be applied to remaining tuition obligations. Scholarships will not be applied retroactively to outstanding balances or tuition paid for completed courses. No cash refunds will be given. E.g. A degree student who has only two courses remaining may receive the scholarship, but the scholarship amount will be reduced as needed to cover only any remaining tuition and fees.
- Students who receive a discounted tuition rate are still eligible to apply.
Apply for the Native American/First Nations Nursing Scholarship
Tuition Discounts
We offer tuition discounts for a variety of reasons. You might be eligible just based on where you live or how long you have been a nurse. Check out our tuition discounts.
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Military
American Sentinel offers reduced tuition and other benefits, such as waived graduation audit fees, for our military member students and their spouses. We have experience working with students approved for military benefits, including TA and VA benefits. Learn more about reduced tuition and benefits for Military students.
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Rural
If you work or reside in a HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) area (check zip codes here) you are eligible to receive the following special discounted pricing:
Standard RURAL RN to B.S. Nursing $430 per credit hour $330 per credit hour RN to B.S. Nursing, Powered by SIMPath® $3,100 per semester $2,495 per semester M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree, and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate $560 per credit hour $440 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree, and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Powered by SIMPath® $4,000 per semester $3,200 per semester M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Graduate Core) $560 per credit hour $440 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Population-Focused Courses) $575 per credit hour $450 per credit hour Doctor of Nursing Practice $770 per credit hour $650 per credit hour Master’s Level Digital Credential (term-based and Powered by SIMPath®) $1,680 per course $1,320 per course
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Canada
If you are a resident of Canada, you qualify for the following special discounted pricing:
Standard Canada RN to B.S. Nursing $430 per credit hour $370 per credit hour RN to B.S. Nursing, Powered by SIMPath® $3,100 per semester $2,890 per semester M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree, and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate $560 per credit hour $460 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree, and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Powered by SIMPath® $4,000 per semester $3,700 per semester M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Graduate Core) $560 per credit hour $460 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Population-Focused Courses) $575 per credit hour $475 per credit hour Doctor of Nursing Practice $770 per credit hour $685 per credit hour Master’s Level Digital Credential (term-based and Powered by SIMPath®) $1,680 per course $1,380 per course
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Education Partner Program
We have education partnerships with some of the nation’s leading hospitals and healthcare organizations in the United States and Canada. Education Partner benefits include tuition discounts, deferred payment options, and simplified financial and reimbursement paperwork. See if you are eligible for one of our Education Partner programs through your employer or professional organization by speaking with an Admissions Advisor.
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Alumni
American Sentinel University alumni receive a reduced tuition rate toward any future degree or certificate. Master’s degree students are eligible to have their $100 new student resource fee waived.
Who is eligible?
- All American Sentinel University alumni who graduated with a degree or certificate
- The rates listed below are applicable to tuition on a second degree or certificate program
Standard Alumni M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree, and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate $560 per credit hour $460 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree, and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate, Powered by SIMPath® $4,000 per semester $3,700 per semester M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Graduate Core) $560 per credit hour $460 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Population-Focused Courses) $575 per credit hour $475 per credit hour Doctor of Nursing Practice $770 per credit hour $685 per credit hour
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MSN Nurse Appreciation
American Sentinel appreciates nurses and their service. New students who have been Registered Nurses for 10 years or more, are eligible to receive a discounted tuition rate.
Who is eligible?
- New M.S. Nursing students (including NP)
- New MBA Healthcare students
- New MSN/MBA Healthcare students
- New Doctor of Nursing Practice students – applies to M.S. Nursing bridge courses only (N501PE, N505PE and N515PE)
- Nurses who have been an RN for 10 years or more. Years of service determine by Associates of Science Nursing (ADN) graduation date.
What is the specific tuition price?
Standard Rate Nurse Appreciation M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, and M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree $560 per credit hour $460 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, and M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare dual degree Powered by SIMPath® $4,000 per semester $3,300 per semester M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Graduate Core) $560 per credit hour $460 per credit hour M.S. Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP Population-Focused Courses) $575 per credit hour $475 per credit hour Master’s programs require a total of 36 to 60 credit hours (some certifications may translate into college credit)
Ways to Pay
We provide many options to fund your education – from paying course by course to financing your entire degree by making low, fixed monthly payments with no interest. See which payment option works for you.
Other Ways to Save
Do you have previous experience? You might be eligible for life experience transfer credit or test out options. Need to take general education course? We have a low-cost alternative for that too. Check out the other ways we can help you save.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Many organizations who provide employer tuition reimbursement require their employees to first complete the course prior to disbursing the reimbursement. To assist students with such a tuition reimbursement policy, American Sentinel University offers the benefit of deferring payment for a course until after the course has completed allowing a student time to secure their reimbursement. In lieu of payment, a completed promissory note must be submitted at time of registration. If you are unsure if your employer/organization is partnered with the university, please contact an Admissions Advisor at 1.866.922.5690. If you meet the conditions above and are approved to use a promissory note, a valid debit/credit card must be provided on the promissory note. The university will automatically charge the card provided thirty (30) or sixty (60) days after the course completion date depending on the terms listed on the note. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to understand their organization’s reimbursement policy and to ensure they meet the criteria to receive reimbursement.
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Life Experience Credit
Most American Sentinel University students bring tremendous life experience and knowledge to the classroom — knowledge that may have been acquired both in and outside of the traditional classroom setting. You may be able to earn credit for any college-level knowledge that you have acquired outside of the classroom. Such life experience transfer credits could reduce the total cost of your degree and the time needed to earn it. Students enrolling in Powered by SIMPath® programs are not able to transfer in life experience credits. Learn more about Life Experience credit.
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Transfer College Credit
American Sentinel accepts transfer credit for courses completed at a post-secondary institution that is regionally or nationally accredited (as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education). This can be determined through the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website. Our evaluation committee will take the time to assess the value of educational work completed at no charge. Learn more about Transfer Credits.
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Credit by Exam
American Sentinel University offers students the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in a course’s content and receive course credit by examination or portfolio review. Students enrolling in Powered by SIMPath® programs are not able to transfer in credit by exam credits. Learn more about Credit By Exam.
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Powered by SIMPath®
Save time and money by choosing our Powered by SIMPath program option. If you progress through the program quickly you can save time and money. In fact, we have students who have completed our BSN program in two 16-week semesters for $6,200.
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Military Training
American Sentinel University recognizes the value of the many foundational training and leadership experiences provided by the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Veteran and active-duty students can receive transfer credit for these experiences, which may shorten the time it takes to complete a degree. Learn more about Military Training.
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Professional Certifications
Do you have any professional certifications? We recognize these accomplishments as viable knowledge. Once official confirmation of certification completion is received from the student, faculty members will review the skills achieved through such certifications to confirm that the skills map appropriately with relevant course work. If an 80 percent certification-to-course-work comparison level is achieved, credit is awarded. There is no additional fee associated with such evaluations. Learn more.
