556 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing—Ph.D. Program additional costs, such as books, FNSA dues, uniforms, lab coat, and graduation costs. The college will pay for the first background check per student. Any additional background checks will be funded by the student. There are a number of national, state, and hospital grants available for the nursing student. The Office of Student Financial Assistance and the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing are eager to assist you in exploring financial aid options. Students can review scholarship opportunities at nursing.nova.edu/students/scholarships.html, and can speak to a financial aid representative by calling (954) 262-3380. Do not hesitate to ask for help. Academic Policies The following academic policies apply to all students in the graduate nursing programs. Transfer Credits Refer to the university policy at nova.edu/academic-affairs /forms/transfer-credit-grad-prof-programs-policy.pdf. Program Progression Students are required to satisfactorily complete all required courses for the program with a grade of B or higher. A student who fails two courses in a program may be dismissed with the second failure. Graduation Requirements • s atisfactorily complete the program requirements for the degree, including all required courses • a ttain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with no course with a grade lower than B applied toward the degree • s atisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations • s atisfactorily complete the dissertation • s atisfactorily complete the application for graduation (Attendance at graduation ceremonies is expected and encouraged by the department.) • complete the program within 10 years
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