The Baptist School of Health Professions offers Title IV (i.e., federal financial aid) programs to help you cover the cost of your program. Current financial aid offerings consist of:

Federal Pell Grant – This grant program is based on need and does not require repayment. The amount you receive is based on your EFC which is the Estimated Family Contribution figure determined by the information you provide on the FAFSA.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan - This type of loan is based on need as determined by your cost of attendance and your EFC. This type of loan is interest free while you are enrolled at least half-time and repayment does not begin until six months after your graduate or leave school for more than six (6) months. The current interest rate is 5.50% (for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024) and repayment will vary based on your total federal student loan borrowing but not to exceed 10 years.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan - This loan does accrue interest while you are in school and requires half-time enrollment to qualify. It is not need-based and the interest is 5.50% (for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024). Repayment begins six months after you graduate or leave school for more than six (6) months. Repayment will vary based on your total borrowing with up to a maximum of ten (10) years to repay.

NOTE: The Department of Education has aggregate borrowing limits on federal student loans (i.e., $57,500 as an independent undergraduate and $31,000 as a dependent undergraduate student) which may reduce your ability to participate in the federal student loan program as a Baptist School of Health Professions student. Please visit http://www.studentaid.gov to review your TOTAL federal student loan borrowing.

Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS Loan) - This loan is available to parents of dependent students (as determined on the FAFSA) who want to help supplement the cost of attendance in addition to the Federal Pell Grant (if eligible) and the Federal Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The interest rate is fixed at 8.05% (for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024).

Federal financial aid is only available for the following programs of study:

• Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Radiologic Technology - AAS
• Surgical Technology - AAS
• Vocational Nursing

Federal Student Aid: U.S. Department of Education
At this website investigate the types of financial aid available, learn how to apply for federal aid using the federal student aid (FAFSA) application, and choose a method of loan repayment. https://studentaid.gov

Federal Student Aid
The Official Website for the U.S. Department of Education - http://www.studentaid.gov

This website is your one-stop place for all of your federal financial aid questions - and answers! You can visit this website to:

• how to apply for federal financial aid
• what is federal financial aid (Yes, student loans are considered federal financial aid, too!)
• how do I apply for federal student loans
• how do student loans work
• how much do I owe and to who

Make sure to bookmark their website for your current and future financial aid needs.

Still owe a balance and prefer a payment plan? The BSHP Finance Department offers a payment plan option each semester for ALL students. If you and your family would rather pay the full amount, simply utilize the PayPal option available thru your SonisWeb student account login or you can make a payment in person by visiting the Student Services Department located on the first floor during business hours (Monday thru Thursday, 7:30am thru 4:30pm or Fridays, 7:30am thru 3:30pm).

If you prefer to utilize the 3-payment install plan, please contact the Finance Department at finance@bshp.edu to set-up the arrangement which will assess a $150 payment plan fee and requires your semester balance to be paid in three equal installments. Once your payment plan has been set-up, you can make your payments online via PayPal thru your SonisWeb student account login.

For more details on the payment plan option, please contact the Finance Department at:  finance@bshp.edu