Students should file their FAFSA as soon as they have completed their application to the program. Once you have been admitted into the program, Student Financial Services will be able to assist with the next steps. Please note that Federal Stafford Loans will not be able to cover the entirety of tuition costs and that additional financial resources, such as private student loans, will be required.
Tuition
When should I apply for Federal student aid?
What does the distance MENP program cost?
There are 21 courses in the distance MENP program, and the cost per credit hour is $845. Typically, this accelerated nursing program requires 71 credit hours and carries a total program cost of $60,000.
Your cost may vary depending on whether you have transfer credits or need additional prerequisite courses before you can begin the program.
There is an additional fee of $450 for the purchase of materials used within your courses to help you learn course content and prepare with confidence to pass the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
What does the distance ABSN program cost?
There are 15 courses in the distance ABSN program, and the cost per credit hour is $833. Typically, this accelerated nursing program requires 60 credit hours and carries a total program cost of $50,000.
Your cost may vary depending on whether you have transfer credits or need additional prerequisite courses before you can begin the program.
There is an additional fee of $450 for the purchase of materials used within your courses to help you learn course content and prepare with confidence to pass the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Are there any grants or scholarships available for online students?
Elmhurst University does not offer grants or scholarships for the online ABSN and MENP programs. We encourage you to explore opportunities to apply for private scholarships. With the growing demand for more nurses, many scholarships are offered to help encourage more nurses to the profession. In addition to private scholarships, some states, such as Illinois, offer a limited number of nursing scholarships and grants designed to grow the nursing workforce in that state, so you may want to research local options as well.
Who can I contact if I have any questions about financial aid?
Please reach out to your enrollment advisor, who can help you navigate any financial aid questions you may still have. If you have not already connected with an enrollment advisor, please fill out the form, and a team member will reach out to you.
Are payment plans available for the online programs?
Unfortunately, payment plans are unavailable for the online ABSN and MENP programs due to their accelerated timeline. Please note that full payment is required before the start of each term.
When are tuition payments due?
Full payment is required by the payment deadline. The payment deadline falls on the 15th before the semester starts. For example: August 15 for Fall, January 15 for Spring.
When should I apply for private student loans?
We recommend applying for private loans at least one month before your class starts to have it secured before the payment deadline. Please note that different lenders may have different terms and timelines.
What other types of loans are available?
Online ABSN and MENP students can apply for private loans through certain financial institutions. Please visit ELMSelect for more information on available lenders. In addition to Federal Stafford loans, graduate students enrolled in the online MENP program can apply for a Federal PLUS Loan. Both private loans and Federal PLUS Loans are credit-based and require a credit check.
Admission Requirements
What are the admission requirements for the distance ABSN program?
Your enrollment advisor will help ensure you meet all of the requirements for the distance ABSN. Admission requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a "C" or better and a minimum 2.8 GPA within the science prerequisite courses
You will need 25 credit hours of prerequisite courses and you must have earned a "C" or better with a minimum 2.8 GPA within these prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
- Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- General Chemistry with Lab (4 credits)
- Lifespan Psychology (3 credits)
- Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
If you haven’t earned credit for these courses prior to your start date, your enrollment advisor will help you with the next steps.
What are the admission requirements for the distance MENP program?
Your enrollment advisor will help to ensure that you meet the requirements for the distance MENP. Admission requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- 3.2 GPA
- Prerequisite courses
You will need 22 credit hours of prerequisite courses. You must have earned a 3.2 GPA in these prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
- General Chemistry with Lab (4 credits)
- Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)
- Intro to Psychology or Sociology (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)*
*Statistics will be a required prerequisite beginning with the August 2023 entry term.
Prerequisites for the MENP program must have been completed within the past 5 years.
If you have not earned credit for these courses prior to your start date, your enrollment advisor will help you with the next steps.
Where should I send my transcripts?
Please have all official transcripts sent to our online records team to ensure the quickest processing possible. They may be sent either electronically or via mail.
If sending electronic transcripts, send to admissionsrecords@onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu. Please confirm this receiving address when ordering, as many sending institutions have default email addresses in their ordering systems. If sent to an alternate email address, it could create a delay in processing the application.
If sending transcripts via mail, send to the address below. Please confirm this receiving address when ordering as many sending institutions have default addresses in their ordering systems. If sent to an alternate address or office, it could delay the processing of the application.
Elmhurst University
Online Records Processing
1933 N Meacham Rd.
Suite 310
Schaumburg, IL 60173
For any questions, please reach out to your enrollment advisor.
How do I start my application?
When you’re ready, visit this page to start your application and schedule an appointment with an enrollment advisor to talk through the application process and any questions you have.
Are Elmhurst University’s distance nursing programs available to students in all states?
The distance ABSN and MENP programs are currently available to students who live in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, New Mexico, Vermont and Wisconsin.
Is the GRE or MAT required?
No, there is no GRE or MAT test required to apply to the program.
Program Details
Can I apply to the online MENP program if I reside in Cook, DuPage, Kane or Will counties in Illinois?
The Elmhurst University online MENP program is designed for those who reside outside of the Chicagoland area, or are willing to drive outside of the Chicagoland area for their clinical experiences. Students who wish to do their clinical hours at sites located in Cook, DuPage, Kane or Will county should apply for our on-campus MENP program.
Is the MENP coursework 100% online?
All distance MENP coursework is online except for one on-campus residency for two weeks in Elmhurst, IL and nursing clinicals in your local area. During the residency, you will build clinical knowledge and skills through active, hands-on learning in the state-of-the-art Simulation Center.
How long does it take to complete the distance MENP program?
The distance MENP program is an intensive, 20-month program. Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.
Is the coursework 100% online?
All distance ABSN coursework is online, with the exception of two on-campus residencies in Elmhurst, IL and nursing clinicals in your local area.
How long does it take to complete the distance ABSN program?
The distance ABSN program is an intensive, 16-month program. Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.
Accreditation
Are the distance nursing programs accredited?
The distance ABSN and MENP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and approved by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Clinical Placement Services
Will I have to find my own clinical placement site and preceptor?
Our clinical placement team works with you to identify and secure a quality placement site and preceptor near you. We manage this process for you so that you’ll have time to focus on your coursework and the core competencies you’ll need to succeed and graduate fully prepared. Learn more.
What are nursing clinicals?
During clinical rotations, nursing students are under the direct supervision of a licensed RN. Clinicals are very similar to an internship or being an apprentice; you provide care for real patients, but you benefit from the supervision and guidance of your preceptor and indirect supervision and support from Elmhurst faculty.
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- Full curriculum information
- Admission requirements
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We're sorry! This program is currently available ONLY for students who reside in the following states:
Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, New Mexico, Vermont or Wisconsin
If you reside in or plan to relocate to one of these states prior to starting the program, please submit the form for more information.
