The CEIN/BS Program at the University of Connecticut is considered an accelerated pre-licensure program. Students will receive a bachelor’s degree in Nursing in addition to the post-baccalaureate certificate.
CEIN students who apply for financial aid are offered federal loans for each of the three semesters separately (spring, summer, fall). Students who apply for Private (Alternative) Loans must apply once per semester. Parents who apply for Federal Parent PLUS Loans on behalf of CEIN students must also apply once per semester.
CEIN Class of 2026 Financial Aid Application Process
Students enrolled in CEIN may be eligible for undergraduate-level Federal Direct Student Loans. CEIN students must complete the following to be considered:
- A 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of Spring 2026 classes.
- UConn’s (first time) Federal Direct Student Loan borrowers will need to complete an undergraduate student Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling.
- A loan application – if parents of dependent CEIN student are applying for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan. Detailed information on Federal Parent PLUS Loans is available on the Loans for Parents page.
- A loan application – if applying for a Private/Alternative Educational Loans more information is available on the Private/Alternative Educational Loans page.
- A 2026-2027 FAFSA prior to the start of Fall 2026 classes. The application is expected to became available on or before October 1, 2026.
Financial Aid offers for the spring 2026 semester are expected to become available to students by mid-November.
CEIN Class of 2025 Financial Aid Application Process
Students enrolled in CEIN may be eligible for undergraduate-level Federal Direct Loans. CEIN students must complete the following to be considered:
- A 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of Spring 2025 classes.
- UConn’s (first time) Federal Direct Student Loan borrowers will need to complete an undergraduate student Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling.
- A loan application – if parents of dependent CEIN student are applying for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan. Detailed information on Federal Parent PLUS Loans is available on the Loans for Parents page.
- A loan application – if applying for a Private/Alternative Educational Loans more information is available on the Private/Alternative Educational Loans page.
- A 2025-2026 FAFSA prior to the start of Fall 2025 classes. The application is expected to became available on or before December 1, 2025.
More information about undergraduate student loan options is available on the Loans for Undergraduates page.
The Financial Aid Information for the CEIN/BS Program - CEIN Class of 2025 document is a useful resource for CEIN students.
Financial Aid offers for the spring 2025 semester are expected to become available to students by mid-November.
CEIN students can view the 2024-2025 CEIN Tuition and Fees on the Office of the Bursar’s website.
This is the presentation from the CEIN Class of 2025 orientation
CEIN – Types of Aid
Eligible CEIN students who complete the FAFSA, are offered undergraduate annual limits of Federal Direct Student Loans. CEIN students are not eligible for need-based grants.
Scholarships for CEIN students are administered by the School of Nursing.
CEIN Student Federal Direct Student Loan Eligibility
Eligible CEIN students are offered Federal Direct Student Loans as follows:
| Semester | Dependent Student Federal Direct Loan | Independent Student Federal Direct Loan |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | $3,750 | $6,250 |
| Summer | $3,750 | $6,250 |
| Fall | $4,688 | $7,813 |
CEIN – Financing Options for Educational Expenses
Welcome, CEIN students! In addition to Federal Direct Student Loan offers, the following financing options are available to assist CEIN students with their educational expenses:
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships for CEIN students are administered by the School of Nursing.
Federal Direct (Parent) PLUS Loan
Eligible parents of dependent CEIN students can apply for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan. The parent will need to complete separate applications for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan once per semester (spring, summer, and fall).
Private/Alternative Education Loans
Any CEIN students can apply for a Private Alternative Education Loan. Students will need to complete separate applications for a Private Alternative Education Loan once per semester (spring, summer, and fall).
UConn Payment Plan
UConn’s Office of the Bursar offers a payment plan for the fall and spring semesters.