Estimated Cost of Attendance,
2013-2014 Academic Year
| Nursing Tuition & Fees | $24,830 |
| Room & Board on Campus | $11,430 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,600 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,314 |
| Transportation | $875 |
| Student Fees | $144 |
| Estimated Costs | $40,908 |
Note: Costs may be subject to change. Estimated costs may vary depending upon living arrangements and course requirements.
The following merit scholarships are automatically awarded to incoming high school seniors upon acceptance to the Chaminade University School of Nursing. Scholarship values are determined by a student’s cumulative GPA and test scores are evaluated for the top merit award*. Scholarships are awarded each year for all four years of attendance.
For questions regarding our merit scholarships, please contact the Admissions Office at (808) 739-8340 or email admissions@chaminade.edu.
| HAWAII & PACIFIC ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES | |||
Cumulative High School GPA |
Award Name |
Award Amount Range |
Nursing Tuition & Fees, Minus Top Merit Award* |
| 3.5-4.0 | Regents | $10,000-$12,000 |
$12,830 |
| 3.0-3.49 | Presidential | $8,500-$10,500 |
$14,330 |
| 2.5-2.99 | Leadership | $5,000 |
$19,830 |
| U.S. MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES | |||
Cumulative High School GPA |
Award Name |
Award Amount Range |
Nursing Tuition & Fees, Minus Top Merit Award* |
| 3.5-4.0 | Regents | $8,000-$10,000 |
$14,830 |
| 3.0-3.49 | Presidential | $6,500-$8,500 |
$16,330 |
| 2.5-2.99 | Leadership | $4,500 |
$20,330 |
*The top merit awards in each GPA category are determined by academic performance.
The following grant is automatically awarded to an incoming transfer student upon acceptance to the Chaminade University School of Nursing. The grant is awarded each year for all four years of attendance.
| Transfer (College Students) | ||
Cumulative College GPA |
Award |
Nursing Tuition & Fees, Minus Merit Award |
| 2.5-4.0 | $4,000 |
$20,830 |
Be sure to file a FAFSA to establish your eligibility for additional grant funds from Chaminade University. For more information about applying for financial aid, see the Financial Aid website.
If you are a senior graduating from one of the Kamehameha campuses, be sure to apply for the Chaminade University Kamehameha Nursing Scholarship.
It is highly recommended that all students complete a FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid. Completing a FAFSA allows students to qualify for federal loans and grants, as well as Chaminade need-based grant aid. Over 95% of our Nursing students receive some form of aid. For more information about applying for financial aid, see the Financial Aid website.