538 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing—Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Tuition and Fees Tuition for 2024–2025 is posted on the college’s website (nursing.nova.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.html). There is an NSU Student Services Fee of $600 per semester, not to exceed $1,800 annually. A Nursing Program General Access Fee of $145 is also required each year. Additionally, there is a Technology Fee of $250 charged during the fall and winter semesters for all students and a Lab Fee of $150 for B.S.N. to D.N.P. students who chose an A.P.R.N. concentration required each semester. Acceptance Fee is $500. This fee is required to reserve the accepted applicant’s place in the class. This advance payment will be deducted from the tuition payment due by registration day, but is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal. It is due within two weeks of an applicant’s acceptance. All tuition and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice. The first semester’s tuition and fees, less the $500 previously paid, are due on or before registration day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on or before the appropriate registration day. Students will not be admitted until their financial obligations have been met. Each student is required to carry adequate personal medical and hospital insurance and may not drop insurance while in the program. Proof of insurance must be provided. Students may purchase health insurance through NSU. Students who have adequate personal medical and hospital insurance may waive NSU’s health insurance by filling out the Student Health Insurance Waiver available through the Bursar’s Office (nova.edu/bursar/health-insurance/waiver-information .html). This must be completed by the designated due date to avoid charge. Students are responsible for transportation to clinical agencies and other off-campus locations related to their program. There are a number of national, state, and hospital grants available for the nursing student. The Office of Student Financial Assistance and the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing are eager to assist students in exploring financial aid options. Students can review scholarship opportunities at nursing.nova.edu/students/scholarships.html, and can speak to a financial aid representative by calling (954) 262-3380. Do not hesitate to ask for help. Academic Policies The following academic policies apply to all students in the graduate nursing programs. Transfer Credits Refer to the university policy at nova.edu/tes/graduate. Program Progression Students are required to satisfactorily complete all required courses for the program with a grade of B or higher. A student who fails two courses in the program will be dismissed with the second failure. Student must be continuously enrolled in the program. Graduation Requirements • s atisfactorily complete the program requirements for the degree, including all required courses • a ttain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with no course with a grade lower than B applied toward the degree • s atisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations • s atisfactorily complete the D.N.P. project • s atisfactorily complete the application for graduation (Attendance at graduation ceremonies is expected and encouraged by the department for the fully online programs. If there is a clinical component, students must attend graduation ceremonies.) • complete the program within five years
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