In addition to the financial aid and scholarship opportunities offered through COA, public and private organizations outside the college may also offer assistance programs for which our Nursing students may be eligible.     

Nurse Education Scholarship - Loan Program (NESLP)

Eligibility:         

• NC Resident Only
• Enroll at least half-time as a Nursing Student
• Demonstrate financial need

North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

For more information, contact the COA Office of Scholarships and Student Aid    

North Carolina Nurse Scholars Program (NSP)

Eligibility:         

• NC Resident Only                        
• Enroll as a full-time Nursing Student                        
• Demonstrated record of leadership and service through high school and/or collegiate extracurricular and community activities                        
• Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0

North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

For more information and an online application, go to www.cfnc.org/NSP    

Health Careers Academic Loan Program

Eligibility:        

• Eastern NC Residents Only

Vidant Health

For more information, please call 866-619-8776 or 252-847-0827 or visit Vidant Health's website.

Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility:        

• ADN Students Only

Albemarle Hospital

For more information, please contact Sheila Meads at 252-384-4053    

** Awarding of financial aid and scholarships is determined by availability of funding.