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Online Nursing Programs
Distance ABSN and MENP programs leverage your experience and prior education.

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Dedicated student advisors will be at your side to support you from application to graduation.

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Online ABSN

The online Accelerated BSN program provides extensive preparation, clinical skills and essential health care knowledge from a University that values personal growth, diversity, human rights and social justice.

This accelerated nursing program is four semesters, 15 courses and 60 credit hours. The program tuition cost is $50,000, divided evenly across the four semesters. Your cost may vary if additional prerequisite courses are required before starting 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.

Contact an enrollment advisor today for more information regarding tuition and your path for the online ABSN program.

Online MENP

The online MENP program provides extensive preparation, clinical skills and essential health care knowledge from a University that values personal growth, diversity, human rights and social justice.

This direct entry MSN program is five semesters, 21 courses and 71 credit hours. The program tuition cost is $60,000, divided evenly across the five semesters. Your cost may vary if additional prerequisite courses are required before starting the program. There is an additional fee of $489 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.

Contact an enrollment advisor today for more information regarding tuition and your path for the distance MENP program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about tuition and financial aid for our online ABSN and MENP programs.

When should I apply for Federal student aid?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.