Accelerated BS in Nursing Cost and Financial Aid
Estimated Costs
Note that costs are subject to change.
Cost per credit = $695 (58 credits)
NOTE: 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 Counselling 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.