Medical School Scholarship Programs
Financial Aid for Medical Schools
Here again, shouldn't you let the cost of medical education
restrict your choice of medical schools. When you're accepted, the
school will work with you and your family to make sure you'll be
able to pay your tuition fee and living. Here are the list of loans
available for medical students:
- Stafford Loan program (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)
- Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL)
- Supplemental Loan for Students (SLS)
- Perkins Loan
- Homan Loan
- University Loans
You may want to consider federally-funded Armed Forces
Scholarship and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) which
are open to all and pay tuition plus stipend.
So, your financial aid is mostly loans, but don't worry about it
because, with a hight salary as a physician, you'll be able to pay
them back easily after your graduation. Take a look at statistics in
the Physician compensation Survey Report on salaries of specialties:
| Specialties |
Median Compensation |
| Anesthesiologist |
$220,800 |
| Cardiologist |
$258,875 |
| Family practitioner |
$101,876 |
| General surgeon |
$172,952 |
| Neurologist |
$132,000 |
| Pediatrician |
$104,937 |
| Psychiatrist |
$110,143 |
Medical School Scholarships
- Pennies from Heaven Scholarship Guide (excerpted
from the UCLA website)
Scholarship Database, the Student and Resident Financial
Services Office at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
published the first edition of Pennies from Heaven for its
students. In it, we attempted to provide a comprehensive list of
non-UCLA scholarship and loan sources to which our students
might apply. As new funds surfaced and old ones vanished, we
tried to keep abreast of the changes by publishing several
editions (1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, and 1999).
http://www.medstudent.ucla.edu/fao/pennies
- The National Health Service Corps. (Excerpted from
the NHSC website)
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is committed to
improving the health of the Nation's underserved:
• Uniting communities in need with caring health professionals
• Supporting communities' efforts to build better systems of
care
The NHSC provides comprehensive team-based health care that
bridges geographic, financial, cultural, and language barriers.
We will not stop until all Americans, everywhere; have access to
quality health care, especially for health issues that have the
highest racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in
treatment success. HIV/AIDS, mental health, dental care,
cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, childhood and adult
immunizations, and infant mortality are this organizations
concerns.
NHSC Scholarship Application
Information Bulletin
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applications/scholar_04
This Applicant Information Bulletin explains in detail the NHSC
Scholarship program, including eligibility requirements, funding
preferences, application process, benefits and service
requirements. Learn more about the NHSC Scholarship Program by
reading the Applicant Information Bulletin. Please note that
this is not an application. Applications for the NHSC
Scholarship Program can be obtained by calling 1-800-221-9393.
NHSC Loan Repayment Application
Information Bulletin
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applications/lrp_05
This Applicant Information Bulletin explains in detail the FY
2005 NHSC LRP, including eligibility requirements, funding
preferences, application process, benefits and service
requirements. Learn more about the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
by reading the Applicant Information Bulletin. Please note that
this is not an application. Applications for the NHSC LRP can be
obtained by calling 1-800-221-9393.
- Armed Forces Health Profession Scholarship Program
Amount: Full tuition, fees, and monthly
stipend. Stipends are subject to taxation. Required books and
microscope rental fee are reimbursed. All three branches offer
scholarships. Restriction: Candidates must be no more than 35
years old at graduation for the Army and Air Force; the Navy
extends this age limit to age 40. Prior military time may waive
this restriction - contact your recruiter.
Repayment: One year's active service as a
commissioned officer for each year of scholarship support is
required. (4 year, 3 year, 2-year scholarships available). The
minimum obligation is three years. The Army and Navy offer a
two-year scholarship with a payback of a three-year obligation.
Applications: Contact the nearest Army, Navy, or Air Force
recruiting office. Our FAO offers these phone numbers for your
assistance. Each branch maintains separate deadlines. Start the
application process early.
Military Representatives:
| |
Navy |
Army |
Air Force |
| Contact |
Andrea M. DeSanto |
David A. Glen |
Abbey Carey |
| Title |
Lieutenant |
Captain |
Technical Sergeant |
| Phone |
(800) 252-1586 ext. 291 |
(626) 535-9711 |
(562) 435-0019 |
| E-mail |
desantoa@cnrc.navy.mil |
David.Glen@usarec.army.mil |
abbey.carey@rs.af.mil |
| Web Site |
www.elnavy.com
|
www.goarmy.com |
www.airforce.com |
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