Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship

Name: Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Up to $20,000 annually or the average cost of attendance for a graduate program at a state-operated SUNY institution, whichever is less.
• Awards are reduced by the amount of any other financial aid received.

Overview:

The Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship provides financial assistance to registered nurses licensed in New York State who are pursuing a graduate degree that qualifies them to work as nursing faculty or adjunct clinical faculty within the state. The scholarship aims to address the shortage of nursing educators by supporting nurses committed to teaching in New York State.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Be a legal resident of New York State and have resided in the state for 12 continuous months.
• Hold a valid license as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Have received an undergraduate degree.
• Enroll full-time or part-time at an approved, accredited college in New York State in a master’s or doctoral program in nursing or a related field that qualifies you to work as nursing faculty or adjunct clinical faculty.
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher if you have already completed a semester in the qualifying graduate program.
• Be in good standing on any existing student loans and in compliance with the terms of any previous New York State awards.

Application Process:

• Complete and submit the Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship Application, available on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website.
• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application or the NYS DREAM Act application each year for payment.
• Provide any additional documentation as requested by HESC to verify eligibility.

Deadline:

• The application for the Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship will open in May. Applicants are encouraged to check the HESC website for specific dates and submit their applications promptly, as awards are granted based on the availability of funds.

Service Agreement:

• Recipients must agree to teach at least 12 academic credit hours, or its equivalent, as nursing faculty or adjunct clinical faculty per year for four years at an institution in New York State.
• Teaching must commence within three years of completing the graduate degree program.
• Failure to fulfill the service obligation will result in the conversion of the scholarship to a 10-year student loan with interest. The interest rate will be fixed and equal to that set annually by the U.S. Department of Education for federal Family Loan Program PLUS Loans at the time the service contract is signed.

Additional Information:

• The scholarship is available for up to three academic years of graduate study, depending on the length of the program.
• Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and comply with all program requirements to continue receiving the scholarship.
• For detailed guidelines, application instructions, and further assistance, visit the official Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship page on the HESC website or contact the financial aid office at your chosen institution.

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