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Accelerated B.S. in Nursing Cost and Financial Aid

Please note: Admissions to our ABSN program are temporarily paused as we revise and transform our curriculum. Applications are expected to re-open Fall 2026 for a Fall 2027 program start. Be the first to know when applications open again by joining our prospective student email list.


Estimated costs are subject to change.

Cost per credit = $695 (58 credits)  

Cost per credit is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. 

Additional fees may include:

  • Registration fee: $85/term; non-refundable
  • Clinical expenses such as drug testing, name badges, and student liability insurance
  • Laptop, software, books
  • Uniforms, shoes, supplies
  • Personal expenses, transportation, parking
  • NCLEX testing preparation package

Students are responsible for paying for room/board and health insurance.

Financial Aid

  • For general information, please visit the UMass Amherst Financial Aid website.
  • Financial aid for ABSN students is limited to federal and private loans. Learn more in this presentation or book a UMass FinAid Counseling appointment.
  • In addition, students may apply for selected UMass Amherst scholarships specifically for nursing students and for outside scholarships.
  • For information about federal financial aid options, visit FAFSA.

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