Financial Assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, veteran's benefits, employer tuition reimbursement and student loans are available to help students pay for an Emmanuel College education. Details on financial aid programs are provided below.
If you are employed by or affiliated with one of the College's partner organizations, you may qualify for a partial tuition scholarship.
For current Graduate & Professional Program tuition rates, please click here.
| Affiliation | Scholarship Value |
| Emmanuel College Alumni | 10% of tuition |
| American Nurses Association (ANA) members | 10% of tuition |
| Massachusetts Nursing Association (MNA) members | 10% of tuition |
| Nurses working in a Catholic hospital | 25% of tuition |
| Nurses working at Boston Children's Hospital | 20% of tuition |
| Teachers/Principals working in the Boston Public Schools | 30% of tuition |
| Teachers/Principals working in a Catholic School | 40% of tuition |
| Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur | 50% of tuition |
| Clergy of any religious order | 20% of tuition |
| New England Human Resource Association (NEHRA) members | 10% of tuition |
| City Year Corps, Staff, and Alumni | 10% of tuition |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield employees | 15% of tuition |
To receive a tuition scholarship, students submit documentation of their organization affiliation to the Office of Student Financial Services. For employer-based scholarships, a letter from the employer's human resource office stating that the student is a current employee of the organization is required. For continued eligibility, students are to submit documentation of employment annually.
Emmanuel College Endowed and Restricted Scholarships are funded through the generosity of alumni and friends of the College.
For additional information on Emmanuel College Scholarships, please contact us at financialservices@emmanuel.edu or at 617-735-9938.
To apply for federal and state financial aid, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an Emmanuel College Application for Financial Aid are both required. For more information on applying for financial aid, please visit this page.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Eligible graduate students may receive a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan of up to $20,500 per academic year, but this amount cannot exceed their cost of attendance minus any other other financial aid. This loan carries a fixed interest rate. Borrowers may choose to defer the interest payments while in school and during their six-month grace period, but the interest will be capitalized.
Graduate PLUS Loan
An additional federal loan for graduate students who are ineligible for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, or who have a remaining balance after their financial award. This loan is available to graduate students without an adverse credit history (the absence of any credit history is not viewed as adverse credit). This loan carries a fixed interest rate. Borrowers may choose to defer the interest payments while in school and during their six-month grace period, but the interest will be capitalized. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Services for more information on applying for this loan.
Federal TEACH Grant
The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is gift aid awarded to students in exchange for an agreement to serve as a teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school thaat serves low-income students. More information is available here.
Federal Direct Loans
Direct Subsidized Loan
Undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need are eligible for the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. The loan carries a fixed interest rate, which the federal government pays while the student borrower is enrolled at least half time. Loan amounts are included on the table below.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Undergraduate students who do not demonstrate financial need are eligible for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. This loan carries a fixed interest rate. Borrowers may choose to defer the interest payments while in school and during their six-month grace period, but the interest will be capitalized.
Maximum Federal Direct Loan Amounts Per Academic Year:
| Grade Level | Dependent Student | Independent Student |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman (0-31 Credits) | $5,500 | $9,500 |
| Sophomore (32-63 Credits) | $6,500 | $10,500 |
| Junior/Senior (64+ Credits) | $7,500 | $12,500 |
Federal Pell Grant
Gift aid from the federal government to undergraduate students with significant financial need.
MA State Grant
Gift aid from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to full-time undergraduate students with significant financial need who are also Massachusetts residents. Awards are estimated until the College receives notification from the state's scholarship office.
Once all required financial aid applications materials have been received, students will be notified at their Emmanuel email address when their Financial Aid Offer is available to view on EC Online Services. The financial aid shown will reflect their eligibility for financial aid at Emmanuel College during the academic year for which they applied, based upon the anticipated enrollment levels for each term that they indicated on their Emmanuel College Financial Aid Application. Award amounts are subject to change if the student later enrolls in a different number of courses than they indicated on their Financial Aid Application.
Serving Those Who Have Served
Emmanuel College proudly welcomes those who have served our country. We participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon Program to help make affording an online college education easier for U.S. military veterans.
Post-9/11 GI Bill®
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® gives U.S. military veterans up to 36 months of education benefits. To be eligible, you—or a parent, if they have transferred their benefits to you—must have served at least 90 days of active duty after September 10, 2001. If you are eligible for the program, Emmanuel College will receive tuition payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for each semester in which you are enrolled. The amount of this payment depends on the length of aggregate active duty service and the VA’s maximum tuition benefit amount.
How Does the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Work?
RN - BSN Undergraduate Program
|
Full Tuition per Academic Year (32 credits) |
$11,200.00 |
|
VA Maximum Tuition Benefit per Academic Year |
$26,381.37* |
|
Remaining Tuition Balance |
$0 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program
|
Full Tuition per Academic Year (18 credits) |
$15,486.00 |
|
VA Maximum Tuition Benefit per Academic Year |
$26,381.37* |
|
Remaining Tuition Balance |
$0 |
Master of Education and Master of Busisness Administration Programs
|
Full Tuition per Academic Year (18 credits) |
$13,152.00 |
|
VA Maximum Tuition Benefit per Academic Year |
$26,381.37* |
|
Remaining Tuition Balance |
$0 |
*VA maximum tuition benefit for the 2022–2023 academic year. This amount changes annually.
Yellow Ribbon Program
If your tuition costs exceed the VA’s maximum tuition benefit amount for the academic year, then the Yellow Ribbon Program can make your online education more affordable. Part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program is available to eligible U.S. military veterans and their dependents. If you have 100% Chapter 33 eligibility for the academic year, your tuition costs for the fall and spring semesters will be covered in full under this program. Funding for this benefit comes from both the VA and Emmanuel College.
Other Military Benefits Resources
Below are additional resources related to education benefits for U.S. military service members and veterans:
Office of Student Financial Services Forms
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