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MentorWorks Education Capital, Inc. partners with a wide array of schools to provide students funding for education via Income Share Agreements (ISAs) – an income-driven alternative to traditional fixed payment installment loans. Learn more about MentorWorks, ISAs or check for ISA availability.
About Chamberlain University
Chamberlain’s Vision – Committed to academic excellence, student success and lifelong learning
- Purpose: To create an academic culture in which colleagues and students thrive and that cultivates extraordinary graduates.
- Mission: To educate, empower and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations.
- Vision: By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
History – Chamberlain University has a 130-year history of preparing extraordinary healthcare professionals.
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, studied at a Deaconess facility in Germany and later applied the concepts she learned to her nursing practice. In 1889, an evangelical pastor in St. Louis, Missouri, proposed establishing healthcare services based on the Deaconess model to address the needs of the local community. Those services evolved into the Deaconess School of Nursing and, later, Deaconess College of Nursing.
In March 2005, Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (NYSE: ATGE; member S&P MidCap 400 Index), a global education provider headquartered in the United States, acquired Deaconess. A term of the acquisition agreement required Adtalem to change the name of the school. The chosen name, Chamberlain, is derived from the Middle English word “chaumberlein,” which means “chief steward” – in recognition of the critical role of the nurse as the central steward and coordinator of patient care. The purpose of Adtalem Global Education, Chamberlain’s parent organization, is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to the global community. For more information please visit www.adtalem.com.
Today, with a College of Nursing and a College of Health Professions, a growing network of campuses, and robust online offerings, Chamberlain University continues to raise the standard of nursing and healthcare education and advance healthcare outcomes in communities across the country and around the world.
Accreditation and State Authorizations & Registrations – Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Whether you’re an aspiring nurse looking to launch a rewarding career, a nursing professional looking to advance your career, or a professional looking to impact public health, Chamberlain offers the degree programs, options and resources to help you succeed.
College of Nursing
- 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- RN to BSN Option
- RN to MSN Option
- Master of Science in Nursing
- MSN – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Population Health
- Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership Foundations
College of Health Professions
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Social Work
- Public Health Certificate Program
School-reported Student Data
NCLEX Pass Rate
The National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) is a national standardized examination for nursing licensure taken by graduates of pre-licensure nursing programs. Chamberlain University’s 2019 national average NCLEX first-time pass rate for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was 87.96%.
Diversity (Race/Ethnicity)
Hispanic 16%
Asian 9%
Black or African American 22%
White 47%
Two or more races 2%
Other 1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3%
Total
100%
Graduate Admissions
Transfer of Credits
An applicant seeking to transfer credit from another accredited institution must request a credit evaluation prior to the first semester at Chamberlain and provide an official transcript from the institution where the credit was earned. Official foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluating agency. Chamberlain may require a catalog or additional material and all transfer credit must comply with residency and curriculum requirements.
- Courses will be reviewed for transferability if the courses are congruent with the applicable program curriculum
- Qualifying transfer credits are accepted at the beginning of the student’s program of study or upon prior permission from the campus president or the online dean
- Chamberlain does not accept transfer credit for life experience
- Courses taken on a pass/fail basis will not be transferred
Advanced Standing by Proficiency Testing
Incoming students requesting proficiency credit from approved tests must submit official transcripts prior to initial registration. Approved tests include the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). All proficiency credit from approved tests must meet the minimum score required by Chamberlain. A student’s educational history (including military) may also be recognized for proficiency credit via an appropriate credit recommendation from the American Council on Education (ACE).
Application
Chamberlain is committed to providing quality and accessible nursing education. Our team is with you every step of the way, providing the information you need to make the decisions that best serve you.
Admission to all programs starts with a simple 5-step online application that can be completed in as little as 5-10 minutes.
Tuition
Tuition and cost per credit hour varies by course, program, and date of enrollment. Begin application process online and get access to downloadable cost sheets based on your program of interest.
Financial Aid
Income Share Agreement
You may be eligible to pay for tuition through the MentorWorks Income Share Agreement (ISA) program. With an ISA, a student has his or her education supported by an investor, in return for a contract to pay a specified percentage of income for a fixed period of time after graduation.
- ISA payments adjust according to levels of income
- Monthly payments are calculated by applying the student’s income share rate to their total monthly earned income
- ISA obligations can be ended earlier by making early payments as listed in an early payment schedule
Check ISA availability at this or another school.
Income Share Agreements may be issued by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
Federal Financial Aid *
Financial aid can come from federal, state, school, and private sources to help you pay for college or career school. Federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid can also help pay for other related expenses, such as a computer and dependent care. Thousands of schools across the country participate in the federal student aid programs.
There are also special aid programs or additional aid eligibility for serving in the military or for being the spouse or child of a veteran. And, Federal student aid may be available for studying at a school outside the United States, whether you’re studying abroad or getting your degree from an international school.
- Grants – A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund, or you receive a TEACH Grant and don’t complete your service obligation). A variety of federal grants are available, including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.
- Work-Study Jobs – The Federal Work-Study Program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time.
- Loans – When you receive a student loan, you are borrowing money to attend a college or career school. You must repay the loan as well as interest that accrues. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.
Apply for federal student aid — grants, work-study, and loans — using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
* Source: studentaid.gov
ISAs may be issued by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
THE MENTORWORKS MISSION
Our mission is to open pathways to education and careers for students and candidates who may not have had the financial or social capital to do it on their own.
MENTORWORKS FUND & SUPPORT MODEL
Which Students We Fund
- College juniors & seniors and Master’s degree / post-graduate students
- Trainees in boot-camp, professional or trade certificate programs
- Aspiring career-changers & experienced professionals facing unemployment
How We Support Job Candidates
- Talent Accelerator Platform (TAP) – comprehensive, personalized job search & career coaching program
- MW Labs Experience – experiential learning opportunities to propose solutions to hiring employers
- Employer Engagement – live virtual events with employers, mentoring sessions and practice interviews
WHAT IS AN ISA?
ISAs are a flexible alternative to loans. Basically, students pay a percentage of their future income for a set period of time, up to a maximum cap, without accruing interest.
HOW PAYMENT WORKS
- Students do not pay until they find a job and reach the minimum income threshold
- The payments adjust according to levels of the student’s income
- Monthly payments are calculated by applying the income share rate to the total monthly earned income
- ISA obligations can be ended earlier by making early payments as listed in the early payment schedule
ISA vs. STUDENT LOAN COMPARISON
| Income Share Agreements   VS.     PLUS/Private Loans | |
| Interest does not accrue or capitalize. | Interest accrues and capitalizes. |
| Your credit score does not affect the terms of your ISA. | Your credit score may affect the terms of your loan and could impact your eligibility. |
| Monthly payments are based on a percentage of your income. | You pay a fixed amount each month, regardless of your income. |
| Payments don’t start until you make above the minimum salary level in your ISA contract. | You make payments, even if you are not making an income. |
| You only make ISA payments within a specific timeframe, usually 5-7 years. After that your obligation is over. | Loan payment term can extend indefinitely until you pay off the principal and interest. |
| You know the maximum amount you’ll pay, no matter what. | Interest is capitalized, so the final payoff amount can increase over the life of the loan if you do not make minimum monthly payments. |