The Nursing Education Loan Program is available to students in certificate practical nurse, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in nursing. It also is available to graduate nurse students pursuing a doctorate and nurses enrolled in a refresher course. Baccalaureate applicants must be at least a junior within the next academic year. The education loan recipient must be accepted and enrolled in the nursing major before any portion of the award is disbursed. Education loan recipients must maintain continuous enrollment and non-probation status in the education program to be eligible for disbursement of funds. The undergraduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester or twelve 12 credits per calendar year. The graduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of three 3 credits per semester or six 6 credits per calendar year. The nursing education loan may be repaid by nursing employment in North Dakota or by holding a North Dakota license while serving in any branch of the United States Military after graduation. Applications may be submitted by mail, email, or brought to the Board office. Please visit the award's website for more information.