Advanced Nursing Education Expansion (ANEE) Awards
Rural ANEE Fellows Program
2010-2015

The Rural ANEE Fellows Program will provide stipends to Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner students (ANP/GNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students who agree to attend CSS and complete their education on a full-time basis. Students who attend on a full-time basis may not work full-time.

The yearly award is $22,000 per student, to be used for tuition, textbooks, living expenses, and travel costs associated with their graduate nursing education. Stipends will be paid out on a monthly basis (approximately $1,833.33 per month). Students selected to receive the award must remain in good standing in the program in order to receive the monthly stipend.

Please note: This is considered TAXABLE INCOME and factors into a student’s eligibility for student loans/financial aid.

• 4 new ANP/GNP and 4 new FNP students will be selected to receive the stipend the first year; if students remain in good standing, they will continue to receive their award monthly until graduation (May of their second year). 
• 4 new ANP/GNP students and 4 new FNP students will be selected to receive an award for 2011-12; if students remain in good standing, they will continue to receive their award monthly, until graduation (May of their second year).
• 4 new ANP/GNP students and 4 new FNP students will be selected to receive an award for 2012-13; if students remain in good standing, they will continue to receive their award monthly until graduation (May of their second year).
• 2 new ANP/GNP and 2 new FNP students will be selected to receive the award beginning 2013-2014; if students remain in good standing, they will continue to receive their award monthly until graduation (May of their second year).

Selection Criteria:

• Students must meet all criteria set forth by the Department of Graduate Nursing for admission to the Master’s program and be willing to enroll full-time;
• Students need to apply to, and be admitted to, the Graduate Program in Nursing in order to be eligible for the fellowship;
• Students currently living and working in rural areas or with underserved populations will receive preference;
• Students whose application essays indicate a desire to continue working in a rural area or with underserved populations will receive preference;
• Students must have a satisfactory interview with the Selection Committee. The decision of the selection committee is final and may not be appealed.

For more information, contact Chad Oppelt at coppelt@css.edu