Financial Aid: Nurse Manager Institute

Thanks to the generous support of AONL Foundation donors, the AONL Foundation and AMN Healthcare are proud to offer financial aid to assist with the cost of the AONL Nurse Manager Institute program. This program was identified as among those with the most potential to impact a new nurse manager’s leadership and skill development. This program is a unique offering tailored to nurse managers and thus has great benefit to new nurse leaders. 

Recipients will be responsible for initial payment at time of program registration and will be reimbursed for the member price (up to $1,150) upon completion of the program and requirements. 

• Applicant has support of leadership in their own organization for release time to attend all program sessions.
• May not be Sitting Board Members of AHA, AONL, or the AONL Foundation.
• Priority is given to small, rural, critical access, or other small non-profit, government or public health care organizations along the care continuum.
• Priority is given to AONL members; however, AONL membership is not required.
• Financial aid administered by the AONL Foundation may only be awarded to individuals and organizations within the United States of America and its territories.

Applications will be evaluated by the Financial Aid Committee. The application package will consist of:

• Biographical information for the applicant.
• Resume
• Application with information relevant to financial aid award consideration.
• Signed letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor that speaks to the following:
  • Must indicate available financial support, if any, from the organization
  • The applicant’s commitment to program attendance.
  • How the program will benefit the applicant’s professional growth and leadership development.

• Recipients must attend >85% of the program
• Provide a written report on the individual’s experience of the program and the personal/professional/organizational impact of the program within 30 days of completion.
• Allow the Foundation to use information in the report in promotional materials.
• Attend Foundation events as schedule allows. 

Applications Open:                                          May 4, 2026

Deadline for Financial Aid Applications:            Aug. 3, 2026

Notification to Financial Aid Recipients:            Aug. 22, 2026

Dates of program sessions (virtual):                 Sept. 29, Sept. 30, Oct. 1

View Full Application Guidelines Here

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