Certify 2026-27 Nursing Education Scholarships

05/11/2026

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The following provides important updates regarding the 2026-27 Nursing Education Scholarship (NES).

2026-27 Certification Data Being Accepted

Effective Monday, May 11, 2026, colleges may certify 2026-27 NES eligibility using the NES system. No changes have been made to the certification process from the previous academic year.

In order to ensure qualified applicants are considered when awarding takes place later this year, colleges are encouraged to complete and submit all certifications as soon as possible.

Reminders

  • NES certification takes place prior to the awarding process.
  • NES certification is done for the academic year (rather than by term).
    • Colleges verify recipients' enrollment status as part of the payment request process, which will be implemented later this year after awarding has taken place.
  • All certification records available in the system must be completed, regardless of whether the college certifies a student as eligible or ineligible and regardless of whether the student is currently enrolled.
  • The NES system is available each day from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (CT).

The NES User Guide – which will soon be updated to reflect the 2026-27 processing cycle – includes details regarding functionality to certify student eligibility for this program, as well as an explanation of cyclical program processes.

Looking Ahead

When 2026-27 NES payment processing becomes available later this year (after awarding has taken place), the following procedures will remain in effect:

  • Any funds awarded as a living allowance are included in the scholarship amount requested by and paid to the college.
  • Funds resulting from each payment request submitted via the NES system are delivered to the college in a lump sum (either electronically or as a check, depending on how the college has set up their payments), rather than as individual checks for each student.
  • Payment Offset and Reconciliation procedures apply to this program.
    • Refund checks should not be sent for cancellations/adjustments made throughout the award year.
    • Funds should only be returned to ISAC after a final reconciliation has been completed at the end of the regular school year.

Future Updates

Watch for future 2026-27 NES updates – including details about awarding and the payment process, once available – via our usual methods of communication (including the NES Program News area, the FAA Message Board, and ISAC's e-Messaging service).

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If you have any questions, please contact School Services by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 866.247.2172.