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Language Proficiency
Select your first language (the language of your birth). If you speak additional languages, click Add Another Language. Then, select the language(s) and the level of your proficiency in each.
Military Discharge
Select whether you were honorably discharged from the military. If you select No, indicate why you were not honorably discharged.
Military Status
If you have US military experience, select your anticipated status at the time of enrollment from the drop-down. Select Not a member of the military if this does not apply.
If a member of the military, select your branch of the Armed Forces from the drop-down and indicate the dates of service.
Background Information
Programs fully recognize the importance of diversity in their student body and in the workforce. Accordingly, programs strongly encourage applications from persons from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds and persons from groups underrepresented in the industry. Select any and all of the options in this section which you feel best apply to you. Please note that NursingCAS uses this section for statistical purposes only and it in no way affects your application or financial aid eligibility.
Low Income Levels Guidelines
If applicable, use the following chart to help you determine if you come from an economically disadvantaged background.
|
Size of Family* |
Income Level** |
|---|---|
|
1 |
$30,120 |
|
2 |
$40,880 |
|
3 |
$51,640 |
|
4 |
$62,400 |
|
5 |
$73,160 |
|
6 |
$83,920 |
|
7 |
$94,680 |
|
8 |
$105,440 |
|
For each additional person, add: |
$10,760 |
The low income level is based on 200 percent of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines. It is used to determine what constitutes a low-income family for the purposes of the SDS and LDS programs.
* Size of family means the number of exemptions listed on the qualified income tax return forms. For example, a family size of 4 may include two parents and two dependents.
** Income Level refers to the adjusted gross income stated on the federal income tax return 1040.
Social Security Number
Enter your social security number. This field is optional, but some programs may require it for their application, or for institutional or federal financial aid forms. Contact your programs directly to determine if they require you to enter your social security number.
Additional Questions
Select your answers to any additional questions. Answering these questions helps programs gather information to develop future recruitment strategies.
COVID-19 Impact
Use this section to describe how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your preparation for the nursing education application.
Program Plan/Intent to Apply
Indicate when you plan to begin nursing school.
AACN Questions
This question only applies to the 2024-2025 application.
Enter any other nursing program(s) you are interested in applying to that are not available in NursingCAS. Include the institution(s), program name(s), and degree level(s).