The Value of Giving and How to Give
FNU Scholarships Reduce Financial Burden
Farewell and Thank You
In these pages and other communications from Frontier, you often hear about the incredible generosity of our donors and the amazing accomplishments of our graduates. The reason that they are both included in the stories of Frontier is that, quite simply, neither story is complete without the other.
85% of all FNU students received federal student loans. FNU continually seeks to reduce this financial burden via donations, bequests, grants, and other funding sources. Additionally, FNU donors have helped establish more than 25 scholarships available for students based on varying criteria.
True, our graduates would still do great things in their careers, but removing the weight of a long-lasting financial burden is a freeing gift that enables them to soar to even greater heights. The majority of FNU students are working adults with families, making the cost of higher education and the subsequent loan payments a potential financial strain. Tragically, In some cases, our students might not even be able to complete their Frontier journey without this financial support.
The amount of the financial burden with which students leave Frontier can be greatly reduced or even eliminated by the generosity of our donors. This is the reason why, in addition to sharing the inspiring stories of our graduates, we take time to recognize and thank all those who support our students on their journey. Our students rely on the support of their friends and family, Frontier faculty and staff, and, yes, the generosity of others. As we see time and time again, all of these individual stories intersect to tell one amazing tale.
Even though FNU’s low tuition rates compare favorably to other institutions and the university places a priority on affordability, most FNU students still accrue an average loan debt of $60,000. In 2020,
If you are interested in donating to a scholarship fund or even establishing a scholarship, please go to https://frontier. edu/give-to-fnu/.
Year
Donor Funded Scholarships
Federal Grants & Scholarships
Total Scholarships & Grants
Average Loan Debt of Graduates
Percentage of Students Using Loans
2016
$82,650
$350,000
$432,650
$57,161
82%
2017
$189,925
$115,000
$304,925
$62,618
80%
2018
$122,225
$227,508
$349,733
$66,448
85%
2019
$386,310
$772,000
$1,158,310
$67,851
82%
Dear Frontier Community, It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you all that as of the end of January I will be leaving Frontier Nursing University for new adventures. It has been such a pleasure to get to know and build lasting relationships with all of you, donors, faculty, staff, board members, committee members, and alumni. You each bring so many gifts to the University and I am blessed to have worked with you. Thank you! As Frontier moves forward with new leadership in Advancement, I know that you all will give them the same support and kindness shown to me because you understand that now more than ever the mission of Frontier Nursing University is essential to improving health outcomes across our nation. Meanwhile, I will hold in my heart the fondest of memories and warm wishes for Frontier and all of you! With much love, respect, and thanks,
2020
$530,930
$150,000
$680,930
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$68,829
85%
