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Sharon Whitaker Memorial Emergency Short-Term Loan Fund
Source and Purpose of Funds

Short-term loan funds have been provided by the College of Nursing Sharon Whitaker Memorial Emergency Short-Term Loan to assist ETSU College of Nursing Students. There are specific stipulations for their use.

College of Nursing Sharon Whitaker Memorial short-term loans are available as funds permit, to aid students with emergency needs or unexpected expenses related to educational costs. Loans may be made up to $250 per student, per semester, and may not be made for tuition and/or fee payment.

Criteria:

  • Apply in the ETSU Office of Financial Aid.
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time in the nursing major (BSN, MSN, DSN) with tuition paid or deferred.
  • Must be receiving specific and adequate resources to make repayment (i.e. anticipated financial aid).
  • May not be on University Accounts Receivable for prior debts to ETSU.
  • Loans are not made for tuition and/or fee payment, but are intended to aid students with emergency needs or unexpected expenses related to educational costs.
  • Maximum of ONE short-term loan per academic year; cosigner required; loans are made for up to 90 days, or until the end of the semester whichever occurs first.

Amount Loaned Origination Fee

$ 25.00 - $50.00 | $1.00
$ 51.00 - $100.00 | $3.00
$101.00 - $150.00 | $5.00
$151.00 - $250.00 | $8.00

Loans are made for up to 90 days, or until the end of the semester, whichever occurs first. The origination fee must be paid when the loan is disbursed or may be deducted from the loan proceeds.

Application Process: An Application may be submitted any day that the financial aid office is open. An EMPLOYED COSIGNER is REQUIRED, preferably a parent or legal guardian. A decision concerning the loan will be available after 10:00 a.m. the day following application. Checks will be available the next working day following approval

Other Terms of the Loan: There is a MAXIMUM of ONE short-term loan per ACADEMIC YEAR. Prior short-term loans must be paid prior to receipt of additional funds. Those who default on a short-term loan will have their records encumbered and be subject to the University collection procedures.

College of Nursing Sharon Whitaker Emergency Short-Term Loan Policy and application.


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