Planning for college or training this year? Apply for the Vermont Grant.
Earn a graduate degree and qualify to teach nursing in Vermont — tuition free
An interest-free, forgivable loan which pays up to 100% of tuition
A program to increase the number of nursing educators in Vermont
Are you looking for a rewarding career that combines hands-on experience, leadership, and the opportunity to shape the future of nursing? Consider becoming a nurse faculty member and play a vital role in educating the next generation of nurses.
Nurse educators are essential in preparing skilled, compassionate professionals while advancing the nursing field through mentorship, research, and curriculum development. With strong earning potential, opportunities for career growth, and a high demand for qualified educators, your expertise will have a lasting impact on healthcare.
Some key areas of focus for nurse faculty include:
- Nursing Education & Curriculum Development
- Clinical & Classroom Instruction
- Student Mentorship & Leadership
- Evidence-Based Practice & Research
- Healthcare Policy & Advocacy
- Simulation & Innovative Teaching Techniques
Vermont Nurse Faculty Forgivable Loan Incentive Program
Funded by the Vermont Legislature, the Nurse Faculty Forgivable Loan Program covers up to full tuition, (which may also cover include room, board, books and supplies) for qualified students enrolled in a program at an accredited school that leads to a graduate degree in nursing, including APRN, MSN and DSN, that qualifies them to teach at a nursing school in Vermont.
Funding is awarded to qualifying students on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been depleted.
Awards are in the form of an interest-free loan which is forgiven when the student signs a promissory note and has completed the following work obligations:
- Agree to work full-time as a member of the nurse faculty at a nursing school in Vermont for a minimum of one year following licensure for each year of assistance received
Vermont Nurse Faculty Scholarship FAQ
- Who is eligible?
Students who are:
- Vermont & non-Vermont residents
- Enrolled at least half time
- Maintaining good standing at your school
- Enrolled in a program at an accredited school that leads to a graduate degree in nursing, including APRN, MSN and DSN, that qualifies them to teach at a nursing school in Vermont
- How much is the award?
Full tuition up to $16,280. If you are receiving other tuition-specific aid, this award may be used to pay for room, board, and the cost of books and supplies, however, the total award amount cannot exceed the cost of tuition.
- What period does this cover?
Funding awarded after June 28th will cover the costs of programs you attend during the 2024-2025 academic year (July 1, 2024-July 1, 2025).
- When should I apply?
Funding is limited. The priority deadline is February 12, 2025, to submit the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) and all required documents for forgivable loans. For more information on eligibility and required documents, review the Scholarships & Forgivable Loans for Vermonters booklet.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded.
- How do I apply?
- For detailed information about this forgivable loan program and the application process, review the Scholarships & Forgivable Loans for Vermonters booklet.
- Complete the Unified Scholarship Application online through your account, click on "Work with Scholarships & Forgivable Loans", look for “Submit Application” and “Unified Scholarship Application (USA)” and follow the instructions.
- Complete the FAFSA for the academic year you’re attending or planning to attend
If selected as a recipient by the selection committee, recipients sign a promissory note when they accept funding that commits them to the following work arrangements. The loan will be forgiven when the work obligation is met: - Agree to work full-time as a member of the nurse faculty at a nursing school in Vermont for a minimum of one year following licensure for each year of assistance received
- How will I know the status of my application?
Log into your account and click on "Work with Scholarships & Forgivable Loans" to check the status of your application.
- If I'm unemployed, why do I have to register with the Vermont Department of Labor?
In addition to funding for tuition, exams, and licensing, you also qualify for additional help from the State of Vermont. A career counselor from the Department of Labor will help you with job search and placement with an employer upon completing your training program. If you don't have a account, someone from the Vermont Department of Labor will reach out to you to get started.
- What is an interest-free forgivable loan?
The State of Vermont offers several forgivable loan programs to encourage students to enter Vermont's workforce in specific high-demand fields. These unique loans:
- Are interest-free
- Require awarded students to
- sign a promissory note committing to specific work obligations when they accept the funding
- complete annual verification with the й Scholarship Program each year
- Do not require payment while the student is enrolled in the applicable program
- Are “forgiven” — which means that the loan does not have to be paid back — when the student meets the work obligations outlined in the promissory note they signed
- Must be repaid if the student doesn't complete the program, doesn't receive their license, or doesn't work in the field in Vermont following licensure
For example: Mary received $16,280 in a nursing faculty forgivable loan program to study nursing at Vermont Tech for her senior year. Upon completion of the program, Mary took her nursing exams and received her license and began working as a nurse in Vermont. One year later her employment was verified, and the loan was forgiven.
- Is other education funding available?
Vermont residents may also qualify for the Advancement Grant or the Vermont Grant.
Additional questions?
If you have additional questions about your application or status, Contact й or call 888-253-4819.