Scholarship and Funding

Students may be eligible for loans and scholarship awards from various sources. Individuals in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for loans or scholarships available through the university. The FAFSA can be accessed at http://www.uthsc.edu/finaid/. Students are encouraged to explore external sources of financial assistance through their employers, service clubs, and professional organizations.

Financial Aid

Students may access information regarding Financial Aid, including information on applying for financial aid, available scholarships, financial literacy counseling, and general student loan information at http://www.uthsc.edu/finaid/.

Scholarships

There are a number of College-wide and program-specific scholarships available to students in the College of Health Professions. A list of is available at the respective academic programs websites. Students are encouraged to refer to program sections of the bulletin for specific information about scholarship descriptions, eligibility criteria, and application for these scholarships.

Loans

College Student Emergency Loan
Any student with a documented need for a short-term loan may apply for assistance from the College emergency loan fund. Loans must be repaid within 30 days with repayment, including interest, calculated at six percent per annum. The maximum loan amount that can be authorized is determined by funds available in the account at the time the request is submitted. The application for an emergency student loan is available through the Office of the Bursar website located at: (http://www.uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/loan_information.php).