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Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Enrollment

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

Up to 85% of loans forgiven after a student's four-year teaching commitment is completed.

Nurses enrolled in the Clarkson College Doctor of Healthcare Education & Leadership (Ed.D.) program or the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Education program option are eligible to participate in the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). The program aims to increase the number of trained nurses entering the workforce by offering loan forgiveness to students pursuing an education to become nursing faculty.

Recipients are required to teach at least four consecutive years following graduation to meet loan forgiveness eligibility requirements. Upon completion of each teaching year, a percentage of the student’s loans will be forgiven with up to 85% forgiven, following the fourth year.

The NFLP loan covers the cost of tuition, fees and books while a student is enrolled part time or full time. Loans may not exceed $35,500 for an academic year and more than five years of support. Funding is limited to one advanced degree.

Interest begins to accrue three months after the borrower graduates or ceases to be enrolled in an eligible program of study. The interest rate will be 3% per year for borrowers who graduate and fulfill their full-time four-year teaching obligation. For borrowers who do not graduate, do not obtain full-time employment or do not complete the entire four-year service agreement, interest will accrue at the prevailing market rate. This prevailing market rate is determined by the U.S. Treasury Department and has ranged from 9.75% to 10.75% in recent years.

Clarkson College Awarded $1 Million Grant for Nurse Educators Due to Increased Need for Nurses. Read more.

For questions, contact Financial Aid at [email protected].

Opportunities in Nursing Education

Nurses in clinical settings teach every day, whether it be their patients, colleagues or nursing students. A career in nursing education allows you to hone your skills as an instructor and lead the way for the next generation of nurses.

More flexibility than a clinical work setting
Leadership opportunities in the nursing field
Ability to advance in the nursing profession

“Making the decision to return to school after almost 10 years, and over the age of 45, was not easy. The time and financial commitment to further my education and career goals was something to consider as I have a family to care for as well. The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) offered through Clarkson College made this decision a bit easier. Being able to continue my education to reach my goals, knowing the financial burden of higher education would be lessened, motivated me to work harder and dream bigger. This opportunity provided by Clarkson College has been greatly appreciated.”

Stacey Poldervaart, MSN, RN ('18, '20), Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership student