2023-24* University of Iowa Tuition and Fees for FNP Programs
BSN to DNP (3-year plan of study):
Total program tuition: $80,896 for Iowa resident; $146,731 for non-resident
BSN to DNP (4-year plan of study):
Total program tuition: $95,623 for Iowa resident; $174,850 for non-resident
Dual Certification:
Total program tuition: $107,745 for Iowa resident; $199,247 for non-resident
(*using FNP & PMHNP as an example)
Post MSN/APRN to DNP (3-year plan of study):
Total program tuition/fees: $35,844 for Iowa resident; $54,816 for non-resident
Post Graduate Certificate:
$16,223 for Iowa resident and non-resident
Residency requirements are established by the State of Iowa Board of Regents and can be found here: registrar.uiowa.edu/residency.
*All tuition amounts are based on 2023-24 tuition rates approved by Board of Regents in July 2023.
Paying for your FNP Degree
Graduate DNP education programs to become a FNP are long, hard and expensive; however, the rate of return on this investment will pay higher dividends than any other investment you could make during your remarkable career. UI's Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you determine the best way to pay for your investment. The graduate FNP student can borrow up to the full cost of attendance while in graduate school. The full cost includes all tuition, fees, books, Insurance, and additional living expenses such as rent and food.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
For those students who desire to be a faculty member upon graduation, the College of Nursing has funds through the NFLP program. This is a loan forgiveness program with 20% forgiven for each of the first four years as a faculty member. The remaining 20% is the responsibility of the student.
The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing is able to offer a number of graduate scholarships through the UI Foundation thanks to generous donors.
Health care facilities are frequently willing to offer either a stipend or loan repayment for a commitment to work for a given number of years. Additionally, many of the U.S. military branches will also offer scholarships in return for employment upon graduation.