Family Nurse Practitioner: Cost & Tuition
| Cost per credit hour | $955 Per Credit Hour |
| Total number of credit hours | MSN FNP: 42 Credits Post-MSN FNP Certificate: 24 Credits |
| Total estimated cost, minus fees | MSN FNP: $40,110 Post-MSN FNP Certificate: $22,920 |
| Additional Fees | The following fees apply for students in the MSN: FNP and Post-MSN FNP Certificate programs: Registration Fee: $115 (Charged per 16-week semester) Library Fee: $40 (Charged per 16-week semester) Clinical Oversight Fee: $2,000 (Only charged for NU 561, 621) Clinical Oversight Fee: $1,000 (Only charged for NU 606, 607) Laboratory Fee: $1,300 (Charged for NU 552, 621) This program’s estimated tuition does not include textbooks, supplies, personal expenses or loan fees. Consider taking these nurse practitioner program costs into account when you budget for your school year. |
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At Sacred Heart University, we’re committed to offering affordable, accessible, and high-quality online degree programs. We also believe in transparency, avoiding hidden costs whenever possible.* Please note the certificate program is not currently eligible for federal financial aid. However, FNP and PMHNP post-MSN certificate students are encouraged to apply for scholarship funding through the APNURSE Grant.
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