Official Transcript Requirements

Transcripts are considered official only when sent directly from the issuing institution to Samford University. Please refer to the program admissions criteria for program-specific transcripts needed.

• Email (preferred): Transcripts may be sent electronically from the institution to admission@samford.edu.
• Electronic services: Transcripts may also be sent through authorized electronic transcript services, such as: National Student Clearinghouse
• Parchment
• Scrip-Safe
• Any other secure electronic transcript delivery service
• Please select Samford University as the recipient during the ordering process.
• Mail: If electronic delivery is not available, official transcripts may be mailed to: Samford University Office of Admission, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229

Additional Steps

• Three letters of recommendation – two professional (at least one supervisor) and one academic
• Personal statement describing career aspirations and readiness for graduate study
• Professional resume
• A video response submission
• Applications are submitted online through Slate

Out-of-state applicants to any of our distance accessible programs should become familiar with their state’s regulations governing distance accessible programs. Prospective students who plan to conduct Samford’s distance education/clinical in a state other than Alabama should contact their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education for specific rules and regulations pertaining to students enrolled in out-of-state programs. Students who reside in states with strict rules and regulations for distance education may not be eligible to receive an offer of admission. We currently do not accept applications to the nurse practitioner tracks from applicants who reside in and/or only hold a license in the states indicated on the table below. Please direct questions to amaddox@samford.edu. Please refer to Samford University Consumer Information, Licensure and Certification Disclosure for additional information regarding eligibility to apply for licensure and certification.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students can be found on our graduate tuition worksheet. Tuition may be paid online or at Samford One Stop, and must be paid by the first day of each semester/term. Policies and methods for tuition and fee payment can be found in the Samford University catalog and the Samford One Stop website. Fees are automatically generated following registration. For a full list of university, school and course fees please view our graduate fees worksheet.

• Background check – cost varies by state

Financial Aid

A financial assistance program administered by Samford One Stop has been established to aid students in attending Samford University. Certificate-only programs are not eligible for federal aid. However, educational expenses related to these certificates may be covered by private loans or institutional scholarships.

For more information about tuition, fees or financial aid options, please visit Samford One Stop or call 205-726-2905.

Scholarships

Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing is proud to offer a variety of grant and scholarship opportunities. You can learn more about them at our grants and scholarships page.