At Chamberlain, we will do everything we can to help you earn your nursing degree and focus on your career. Effective July 2015

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1 Effective July 2015 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE of NURSING SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE At Chamberlain, we will do everything we can to help you earn your nursing degree and focus on your career. That includes helping you identify all your financing options, as well as helping you navigate the financial aid application process. More than 80 percent of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial aid. Student loans, scholarships, grants and work-study options are available for those who qualify. Contact your student services advisor for more information on all scholarship options available to you. For the most updated list of Chamberlain scholarship opportunities, visit chamberlain.edu/scholarships chamberlain.edu/scholarships

2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PRE-LICENSURE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Acceptance in a Chamberlain degree program* (colleagues of DeVry Eduucation Grough or any DeVry Education Group institution are not eligible to apply for these scholarships.) 2. If a student is eligible for multiple benefits (special Chamberlain tuition rate and/or multiple scholarships), the one benefit that is in the students s best fiancial interest will be applied. 3. Scholarships will not be awarded in excess of tuition within each semester. NOTE: Scholarships recipients are responsible for all other educational expenses. Chamberlain College of Nursing reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and availability of scholarships at any time without notice. *Navigate to Nursing participants are only eligible for the Navigate to Nursing Scholarship. HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Navigate to Nursing (N2N) Scholarship Program A merit-based scholarship providing assistance toward tuition and fees * to allow qualified high school seniors to begin earning college credit toward their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree while still in high school. All credits are completed under the predetermined Navigate to Nursing scholarship program curriculum. UP TO $8,500 IN ASSISTANCE TOWARDS TUITION & FEES * FOR CURRICULUM IN THE N2N PROGRAM Availability: Varies by location Submission of official high school transcripts Submission of application and parental consent form for applicants under the age of 18 Review and approval by the Chamberlain Admission Committee Limited to seniors from high schools recognized by Chamberlain Minimum high school CGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale A letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher For more information, visit chamberlain.edu/n2n. * Scholarship amounts may vary. For complete details, visit chamberlain.edu/n2n Continuing Education Scholarship A merit-based scholarship providing tuition assistance for students who have completed a bachelor s degree in another field at a regionally accredited college or university. Availability: Available at the Arlington, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Jacksonville, Miramar and Pearland campuses. Availability also varies by semester and available funds. Verification requirements: Transcripts from of higher education Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution or a bachelor s degree from a non-us institution that is equivalent to a regionally accredited institution in the US. Meet or exceed a score of 75 on the Admission Assessment (A2) (composite score) Minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from Continued CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

3 PRE-LICENSURE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS POST LICENSURE UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Horizon Scholarship A need-based scholarship providing tuition assistance for students who have shown exceptional need. Availability: Available at the Arlington, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, Miramar and Pearland campuses. Availability also varies by semester and available funds. Meet or exceed a score of 75 on the Admission Assessment (A2) (composite score) FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0 Minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from Continued Bridge Scholarship A merit-based scholarship for students previously enrolled in a CCNE- or ACEN- accredited baccalaureate nursing program at another institution. Availability: Available at the Arlington, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Jacksonville and Miramar campuses. Availability also varies by semester and available funds. Meet or exceed a score of 75 on the Admission Assessment (A2) (composite score) Minimum CGPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale from Continued DAISY Honoree Scholarship A scholarship for registered nurses who have won The DAISY Award, The DAISY in Training Award or The DAISY Faculty Award through The DAISY Foundation. 15 PERCENT REDUCTION IN TUITION PRICING Copy of The DAISY Award Certificate or Verification from The DAISY Foundation Recipient of The DAISY Award through their employer or school and The DAISY Foundation Enrollment in a Chamberlain post licensure program FAFSA is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.

4 POST LICENSURE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Working Parent Scholarship A scholarship for registered nurses with dependent children who are looking to pursue their Master of Science in Nursing degree in an indirect care specialty track (Educator, Executive, Healthcare Policy or Informatics). $580 PER SEMESTER (UP TO $3,500 FOR YOUR PROGRAM) Completed Employment Verification form Minimum 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale in original nursing program Licensed registered nurse Ability to claim dependent children on their taxes per IRS guidelines Commitment to Chamberlain s Master of Science in Nursing in an indirect care specialty track (Educator, Executive, Healthcare or Informatics Policy) Application and acceptance into the Chamberlain Master of Science in Nursing degree program Currently working as a registered nurse Continued Minimum 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale Clinical Educator Scholarship A scholarship for registered nurses with clinical experience looking to become educators in a hospital or school setting. $580 PER SEMESTER (UP TO $3,500 FOR YOUR PROGRAM) Completed Employment Verification form signed by the candidate s employer at an eligible institution Minimum 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale in original nursing program Licensed registered nurse Five or more years experience working in a clinical or hospital setting Commitment to Chamberlain s Master of Science in Nursing Educator Specialty Track Application and acceptance into the Chamberlain Master of Science in Nursing degree program Continued Minimum 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

5 Need more help? A Chamberlain student services advisor can review these steps with you or talk about additional financing options. Feel free to call us at any time during the process at CCN (8226) or visit chamberlain.edu. Chamberlain College of Nursing National Management Office 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL CCN (8226) Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, ncahlc.org. HLC is one of the eight regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, the Master of Science in Nursing degree program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, ). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 10th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219, Chamberlain College of Nursing is approved to operate from the Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA , Program/program option availability varies by state/location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. Information is current at the time of publication. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. For the most updated approvals by state information, visit chamberlain.edu/stateapprovals. Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo Chamberlain College of Nursing LLC. All rights reserved. 0915ccnlcpe