Scholarships and grants are two types of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. Scholarships and grants may come from various sources.
Below, we'll cover what scholarships and grants may be available through Labouré, and what other sources you may consider when looking for scholarships.
Students are responsible for completing the necessary paperwork for any scholarships offered through Labouré.
Associate degree graduates of Labouré who return to complete an additional associate degree receive a scholarship for 50% of the cost of required courses. This benefit cannot be combined with any other scholarship or discount.
This scholarship is awarded to four Catholic high school graduates each year. It covers 25% of the cost of all courses in a student’s chosen associate degree program. Generally, the student must enter Labouré in the fall semester following graduation from high school. To apply for this scholarship, please request a Catholic High School Scholarship application from your admissions counselor, and make sure you've filled out a FAFSA.
This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Labouré College of Healthcare scholarship or discount, and may only be applied once per course. If you stop attending, your scholarship may be discontinued.
Students in degree or certificate programs who work at least 16 hours per week at a Steward Health Care facility receive a scholarship for 25% of the cost of their courses. Degree students who work between 8 and 15 hours each week receive a scholarship for 10% of the cost of their courses.
This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Labouré College of Healthcare scholarship or discount, and verification of employment is required. The Scholarship for Steward Health Care Employees only applies to students in the ASN, Radiation Therapy, and NDT programs.
Students who have completed 24 credits toward their current program, possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate exceptional financial need may be eligible for a retention scholarship. Limited funding is available.
Students must complete a Retention Scholarship application each semester they wish to apply. Applications are available on my.laboure.edu or at the Welcome Center, and must be submitted by August 1 for the Fall, December 1 for the Spring, and April 1 for the Summer.
This scholarship program is available through the Office of Communications and Development. Applications are made available in late Fall, with scholarships awarded for the following Fall. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as described on the application.
There are many organizations that offer scholarships, and our financial aid team will post opportunities from organizations as they learn about them.
At Labouré, we've compiled a database of nursing scholarships we've found online to help get you started on your scholarship search.
A FAFSA must be completed to qualify for any grant aid.
The Federal Pell Grant is funded by the US Department of Education and can be awarded to students with exceptional financial need who have not earned a bachelor's degree.
The amount of the grant is determined by federal government regulations. The actual grant award is determined based on financial need and the total number of credits registered for each semester.
A companion grant to the Federal Pell Grant, this is also for students with exceptional financial aid needs who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Students must be at least half-time (six credits) status and demonstrate exceptional financial need. There is limited funding for this grant.
This program is for full-time (12 or more credits) students who are Massachusetts residents, have exceptional need, and meet other eligibility criteria determined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must submit the FAFSA prior to May 1. Eligibility is determined by the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) and students will be notified by OSFA via mail.
This program is for part-time (six to eleven credits) students who are Massachusetts residents, have exceptional need, and meet other eligibility criteria determined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Students should file the FAFSA by the College’s priority deadline to receive maximum consideration. There is limited funding for this grant.
This grant is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and awarded by the College to full-time students who have demonstrated exceptional financial need, are residents of Massachusetts, and have not earned a bachelor’s degree.