Nursing Loans

The Federal Nursing Student Loan (NSL) program is designed to provide low-interest federal student loans to students pursuing a degree in Nursing and who demonstrate financial need based on their FAFSA data.  Based on the availability of funds, students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing may qualify for this loan.  Up to $3,000 may be borrowed annually for the first two years of undergraduate study in the nursing program, and up to $5,200 annually for subsequent undergraduate study. The aggregate lifetime total of NSL funds borrowed cannot exceed $17,000.  

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be admitted and enrolled in a CSUB Nursing program;
  • Be enrolled at least half-time;
  • Have financial "Need"

Accepting / Declining or Reducing your Loan

Once you are awarded a Nursing Loan, you will need to:

Note: If you want to reduce your loan amount prior to disbursement, please contact the CSUB Financial Aid Office.

Details

  • Fixed 5.0% interest rate.