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  • Start Your Next Chapter: New Grant and New Laptop Program

    At Rasmussen University, your success is important to us. That’s why we’re excited to offer the Online Kickstart Grant of up to $400 for students starting by April 7, 2025, in select Rasmussen University Online programs.1 Or, when you begin in select campus-based programs, we’ll provide you with a brand-new laptop to help you throughout your program.2

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  1. Rasmussen University Online Kickstart Grant

    Students who enroll through Rasmussen University Online and Graduate Studies in any program except those noted below, who start their program on April 7, 2025 may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:

    • A grant worth up to $400 will be disbursed in the students’ first quarter of their program.
      • Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Students are responsible for all applicable book fees.
      • Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
      • In order to be eligible for the Grant, the applicant must enroll by April 3, 2025 for the April 7, 2025 start date.
      • In order to be eligible for the Grant, the applicant must enroll by April 3, 2025 for the April 7, 2025 start date.

    Rasmussen University Online Programs not eligible for the Rasmussen Online Kickstart Grant:

    • Business: Master of Business Administration, Master of Human Resources Management
    • Design: Graphic Design Bachelor’s
    • Education: Early Childhood Certificate, Early Childhood Diploma, Early Childhood Associate’s
    • Health Sciences: Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Health
    • Human Services: Human Services Associate’s, Human Services Bachelor’s
    • Nursing: Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates in Nursing Education, Healthcare Technology, Simulation, and Informatics or Nursing Leadership and Administration

    Additional Terms and Conditions:

    • The Rasmusen Online Kickstart Grant was first available to new students on August 7, 2024.
    • Students must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant. Students who previously received the Rasmussen Online Kickstart Grant are not eligible for the Rasmussen Online Kickstart Grant a second time.
    • The Rasmusen Online Kickstart Grant was first available to new students on August 7, 2024.
    • Students must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant. Students who previously received the Rasmussen Online Kickstart Grant are not eligible for the Rasmussen Online Kickstart Grant a second time.
    • Students who change their campus or program of enrollment may not be eligible for the grant.
    • All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met.
    • Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
    • Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.
    • Programs with tuition rates at or lower than $258 per credit for full time rates and $334 per credit for part time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University with the following exceptions:
      • Students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing degree programs on or after January 2, 2023, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
    • The Rasmussen Online Kickstart Grant may be combined with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University, with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
    • Employees of APEI and APEI Educational Units, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible to participate.
    • The grant is awarded in the first quarter for eligible new students and is non-renewable.

  2. Rasmussen University Laptop Program

    Prospective students who enroll through Rasmussen University in any of the following programs, who start their program on or after August 7, 2024 may be eligible to receive a laptop from Rasmussen University.

    Eligible Campus Programs:

    • Healthcare Certificate
    • Medical Assisting Diploma
    • Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s
    • Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s
    • Radiologic Technology Associate’s
    • Surgical Technologist Associate’s
    • Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN)
    • Professional Nursing Associate’s (ADN/RN), and
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Standard or Second-Degree entrance options).

    In order to qualify for the laptop, a student will need to opt in by the deadline listed below, receive acceptance to the University, sign and submit the Rasmussen laptop agreement and follow the process as outlined in the emails received via their Rasmusen student email (SMAIL).

    • Must enroll in one of the eligible programs by enrollment deadline for the applicable start.
    • Opt-in document must be completed by the sixth business day of the applicable quarter.
    • Once you have received your acceptance notification from Rasmusen University, you will receive the Rasmussen Laptop Agreement. You will need to sign and complete the form by the last day of the quarter in order to have the laptop shipped.
    • Laptops will be shipped when the student has been accepted to the University, the Laptop Agreement has been signed and after the seventh business day of the quarter up until the last day of the quarter. If the student is not accepted to the University and does not have a signed Laptop Agreement submitted by the last day of the quarter, they will forfeit their eligibility to receive a laptop.

    Additional Terms and Conditions:

    • This offer was first available to students on May 8, 2024 with modifications to eligible programs on August 7, 2024.
    • Service and maintenance of the laptop will not be provided by Rasmussen, Collegis or APEI IT.
    • Only one laptop will be provided per student. If the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen, a replacement will not be provided.
      • Students who have previously received a laptop through this promotion and are re-entering will not be eligible for this offer a second time.
    • Students must complete a minimum of three quarters of enrollment or return the laptop to the campus where you enrolled. Students have two weeks from the date of withdrawal to return the laptop.
    • Grants and offers are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed. The cost of the laptop will be included in the financial aid packaging as other financial assistance.
    • Programs with tuition rates at or lower than $258 per credit for full time rates and $334 per credit for part time rates are not eligible for any grants, offers or scholarships offered by the University with the following exceptions:
      • Students who start the Healthcare Certificate, Medical Assisting Diploma, or Healthcare/Health Science Associate’s with a Medical Assisting Specialization programs on or after May 8, 2024, may be eligible for institutional grants or offers regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
    • Qualified students may combine this offer with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University, with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
    • Employees of APEI and APEI Educational Units, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible to participate.

  3. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Rasmussen University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (CCNE).

    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    655 K Street, NW Suite 750
    Washington, DC 20001
    202-887-6791

  4. Select campuses have limited seats per start date that may result in qualified candidates not being selected for admission or being offered a position on a wait list.

  5. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.

  6. NCLEX-PN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

  7. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    655 K Street, NW Suite 750
    Washington, DC 20001
    202-887-6791

  8. RN to BSN Get Started Grant

    Students who begin the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (RN to BSN) competency-based program in 11-week terms, both new enrollments and transfers on or after November 10, 2021, and prior to April 7, 2025, may be eligible for the following toward their RN to BSN degree at Rasmussen University:

    • A grant, worth up to $1,380 toward tuition of the first course in the program, awarded one time for each student.
    • Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
    • Eligibility will be verified prior to the grant being awarded.

    Additional terms and conditions:

    • Students must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible.  A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant. Students who previously received the Get Started Grant are not eligible for the Get Started Grant a second time.
    • All entrance and acceptance requirements for the RN to BSN program must be met.
    • Grants are nontransferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
    • Grant may not be combined with other grants or scholarships offered by Rasmussen University with the following exception:
      • RN to BSN Grant recipients who also qualify for the Corporate Grant may use both.
      • Alumni of Rasmussen who are enrolling into the RN to BSN program can choose between the RN to BSN Get Started Grant or the Alumni Grant, but cannot use both.
      • Employees of Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for the grants.
      • Rasmussen University reserves the right to add, discontinue or amend scholarship and grant programs at its discretion. Any student currently receiving scholarship or grant funds at the time of the amendment will be notified.

  9. Rasmussen University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined in the course catalog. Actual time to completion will be based upon transfer evaluation and eligibility.

  10. Number of eligible courses varies by program and ranges from one to two courses. Time and cost savings are dependent on the eligible student enrolling and completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Rasmussen University through the accelerated Master’s pathway.

    MSN completion time is dependent on the number of courses completed each term. Please speak to an admissions advisor for details.

  11. The master’s degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    655 K Street, NW Suite 750
    Washington, DC 20001
    202-887-6791

  12. Completion time is dependent on the number of courses completed each term.

  13. Currently, the MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations are not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.

  14. The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    655 K Street, NW Suite 750
    Suite 750
    Washington, DC 20001
    202-887-6791

  15. Currently, the Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate are not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.

  16. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    655 K Street, NW Suite 750
    Suite 750
    Washington, DC 20001
    202-887-6791

  17. Currently, the DNP programs are not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.