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Online Division Scholarships and Grants

WCU has established a Health Services Partner Grant in order to promote online higher education to the employees of selected Health Services Partners, as well as active members of the US Armed Forces.  Grant amounts vary but will not exceed 10% of tuition charges each term.  To establish eligibility for an initial award, a candidate must meet all of WCU's admissions requirements, be admitted to the university, complete the Health Services Partner attestation of Affiliation and allow for verification of eligibility.  Verification of eligibility may require the student to submit documentation of proof of employment by the Health Services Partner, community college graduation, or active duty status.  A current list of eligible Health Services Partners is available in the Admissions Office.  The Health Services Partner Grant will be automatically renewed each academic year unless the recipient withdrew or extended an approved Leave of Absence in the prior academic year.  

The WCU Health Services Partner Grant may not be combined with any other WCU scholarships or grants.

WCU ACNL Grant:  WCU has established the ACNL grant in order to promote online higher education to full members of ACNL.  Grant amounts vary but will not exceed 10% of tuition charges each term.  To be eligible for the ACNL Grant, a candidate must meet all of WCU's admissions requirements, to be admitted to the university, and be a full ACNL member in good standing.  Grant may not be combined with any other WCU scholarships or grants.

Alumni Pathway Grant:  The Alumni Pathway Grant is available to American Career College or West Coast University alumni who enroll in online programs.  West Coast University has established an Alumni Pathway Grant in order to promote online higher education to the alumni of West Coast University or American Career College. Grant amounts will vary but will not exceed 15% of tuition charges each term.  Total grant award for the program will not exceed $4,000 for RN-BSN program, or $5,000 for any Master's level program.  The Grant will be applied proportionately each trimester.  Not all students will receive the maximum amount as the total award will be pro-rated based on credits attempted at West Coast University (not transfer credits).  To establish eligibility for an initial Alumni Pathway Grant, a candidate must meet all of WCU's admissions requirements, be admitted to the university for enrollment in a degree program, and have graduated from a degree or VN program at either American Career College or West Coast University.  The Alumni Pathway Grant will automatically be renewed each academic year unless the recipient withdrew or extended an approved Leave of Absence in the prior academic year.  Please contact the WCU Financial Aid department for additional information.  The Alumni Pathway Grant may not be combined with any other WCU scholarships or grants.  

WCU Nursing Partner Scholarship:  WCU provides a limited number of full scholarships to employees of WCU's premier Nursing Partners.  Nursing Partner Scholarship awardees are selected by the individual Nursing Partner.  Students must meet all WCU admissions requirements and be admitted to the University.  A list of participating Nursing Partners is available in the Admissions Office.  Continued employment by the Nursing Partner is required for renewal of the scholarship each academic year.  

MSN Alumni Pathway Grant:  The MSN Alumni Pathway grant was only available to online students who enroll in the inaugural class of MSN advanced generalist program.  It has since been discontinued.