Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Online Program

Tuition & Financial Aid

At Samuel Merritt University, the MSN-FNP program is an investment students make in their future. Not only do our graduates pursue a rewarding career in healthcare, they also have a loan default rate of less than 1%. This means students who borrowed to attend Samuel Merritt University have found employment in their chosen field that allows them to pay off their loans.

Samuel Merritt University is proud to offer a variety of ways to assist students in funding their education, including scholarships and student loans.

The first step for MSN degree students seeking financial aid at Samuel Merritt University is to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

SMU offers scholarships and an assortment of resources for funding opportunities outside of the program. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need. A limited number are awarded for academic merit. Scholarships for Nurses include:

Sharon Clark Diaz

Employee Campaign

Marshall Steele, Jr.

Hitchcock Heydman

Henry & Bernice Bigge

Faculty Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Elks of the Year

William Breslin

Empower Your Nursing Career
with an MSN-FNP Degree

Designed for RNs who have a bachelor’s degree

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The $10,000 Advance Your Practice Scholarship for FNP Program Students

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Enroll in the MSN-FNP program and receive a $10,000 scholarship. This scholarship helps support nurses who are interested in advancing their practice and careers. The Advance Your Practice Scholarship is available to full-time students in the online MSN-FNP program and is awarded evenly across each term.

Financial aid

Financial aid awards can be based on need or merit, and they usually include a combination of grants, low-interest loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and payment plans. In addition to the cost of tuition, books and fees, financial aid can also cover other indirect educational costs. The total cost of attendance includes:

  • Books and Supplies
  • Room and Board
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other fees as determined by program/college
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We realize that the financial aid process can be difficult and overwhelming.  We are here to help.  Financial Aid staff can assist with budgeting, understanding your awards and understanding the process.  The SMU staff is committed to each and every prospective student and enrolled student.  We have an open door policy and are available via phone or email.

finaid@samuelmerritt.edu or 510-879-9200

Application Fees

Application fees are payable to Nursing’s Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). Samuel Merritt University does not charge an additional admission fee.

Non-Refundable Deposits and Fees

Students offered admission pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $350 to secure their seat in the class. Application fees and tuition deposits are non-refundable, whether or not the student withdraws in the first week of the term.

Tuition Calculator

For a detailed summary of annual tuition and all fees for the program, visit Student Accounts.