Financial Information


NOTE: Watts has transitioned to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and is now known as Watts College of Nursing. For more information, click here.


Financial services are provided through the articulation agreement with the University of Mount Olive. The Financial Counselor at the University of Mount Olive's RTP campus (919.941.2970) guides students in the development of a financial aid package that meets individual needs.

Cost 

2020-2021
Total cost of the Watts School of Nursing
Prerequisite Courses with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) – $455.00 Per Credit Hour (21-34 Semester Hours)

UMO: 21 SEMESTER HOURS  
TOTAL COST UMO: for 21-34 semester hours $ 9,555-$15,470
WATTS: 12 SEMESTER HOURS EACH SEMESTER X 4
              48 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS TO COMPLETE
 
TUITION: $7,555 per semester x 4 $ 30,220
NON-REFUNDABLE ADMISSION FEE: one time only $ 100

FEES:
  First Semester
  Second Semester
  Third Semester
  Fourth Semester

$ 471
$ 471
$ 496
$ 497
BOOKS/SUPPLIES: average per semester $375 $ 1,500
UNIFORMS: one time $ 150
GRADUATION FEE: final semester $ 187
TOTAL COST WATTS: $ 34,092
TOTAL COST – UMO & WATTS: $ 43,647-49,562

Tuition Reimbursement

https://www.dukenursing.org/new-hires

Veterans' Educational Benefits

Watts School of Nursing is proud to be a partner institution with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and a participant in the Principles of Excellence Program.  The School embraces American veterans as students, and benefits from their perspectives.

Net Price Calculator

It's easy to get a quick estimate of your true cost of attending Watts.  Just enter some basic information into our Net Price Calculator to receive an estimated financial aid package.  Your "Net Price" is the difference between that amount and the cost of attendance. 

Gainful Employment Disclosure

As of July 1, 2019, Watts School of Nursing will early implement the Department’s decision to rescind gainful employment (GE) regulations (2014 Rule) in the Federal Register.  

We will no longer be providing Gainful Employment information by way of this website. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

Withdrawals

Withdrawing from courses can negatively affect your financial aid package. You must see the financial counselor if you withdraw from a course or the program.

Want More information?

Explore our collection of sites to learn more about financial aid.

College Board's Pay for College

College Foundation of North Carolina 
Contains information about North Carolina resources for financial aid

Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note

Ethel Clay Price Scholarship
Awarded twice a year by the Watts Alumni Association

FAFSA
Permits you to file FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA online

FastWeb
Internet’s largest free scholarship search

FinAid: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Comprehensive resources for all aspects of financial aid

Financial Aid for Minority Students
Comprehensive listing of scholarships/grants for underrepresented groups

Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
Resource on financial aid from the United States Department of Education

Gates Millennium Scholars

GI Bill Website

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

National Black Nurse Association Scholarship Program

National Student Loan Data System

Office of Postsecondary Education

Parent Plus Loan

Private Student Loans List

Student Loans.gov


Watts School of Nursing does not discriminate in the educational program or activities of the School on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, genetic information, or age.