Graduate nursing student loans
Get the funding you need for your graduate nursing degree with no cosigner required.
Key highlights
No cosigner required
Borrow $2,001 to $100,000
Fixed student loan rates starting at 9.99% (9.99% APR)*
Support for BSN to MSN, MSN, DNP and nurse practitioner programs*Includes a 0.25% discount for enrolling in automatic payments. Subject to approval.
Funding your next step in nursing
Graduate nursing paths can look different, from BSN to MSN to DNP and nurse practitioner programs. Costs can exceed federal limits, Direct Unsubsidized Loans cap at $20,500 per year, so many students need a private option to cover the remaining approved education expenses.
Programs commonly funded:
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- BSN to MSN bridge programs
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nurse practitioner tracks and other advanced nursing specialties
Graduate student loans built for nursing careers
No cosigner required
Eligibility is based on your future potential, not your family’s credit.
Fixed rates
Rates start at 9.99% (9.99% APR)* and your rate will not increase for the life of your loan
Flexible amounts
Borrow $2,001 to $100,000 based on your school’s cost of attendance.
Covers real program needs
Use funds for tuition, living and education-related expenses.
Fast online process
Check eligibility in 30 seconds, then apply fully online.
Eligibility requirements
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- Enrolled in an accredited master’s nursing program
- Attending an MPOWER-eligible university.
- Program length up to 30 months (2.5 years)
- Full-time, part-time, hybrid and online programs may be eligible
- Credit score of 600 or higher, or new to credit with strong program qualifications
*Includes a 0.25% discount for enrolling in automatic payments. Subject to approval.
The Graduate Success Loan, trusted by nursing students
Since 2014, MPOWER Financing has supported more than 25,000 students at 500+ universities in the U.S. The Graduate Success Loan is designed for master’s students and evaluates applications based on future earning potential, not only past credit history.
Learn more about the Graduate Success Loan
Ready to fund your nursing program?
Estimate your funding gap
Total costs minus scholarships, savings and federal loans.
Check eligibility and apply
Complete the 30-second check and submit your application online.
Upload documents
Admission letter, ID and any requested items.
Funds are sent to your school
MPOWER funds go directly to your university.
Common questions about nursing student loans
MPOWER Financing supports accelerated bachelor’s of nursing programs at eligible schools.
MPOWER’s no-cosigner loans are designed for financially independent students. Your application is evaluated based on your nursing career trajectory, not your parents’ financial situation.
With MPOWER Financing, you’ll make monthly interest-only payments while in school and for six months after graduation (or for 30 months after the start of your loan, whichever comes first). Following this, you’ll begin repaying both interest and principal. Review your loan agreement for specific details.
What students are saying
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