Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, complete the (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available annually beginning October 1. To explore and understand available financing options, we recommend that you file the FAFSA no later than February 15, prior to the start of the academic year. It is not necessary to be accepted for admission prior to submitting a FAFSA.
Loans
Federal Student Loan Programs
Federal student loan programs offer:
- Fixed interest rates, set annually by the federal government
- Income-driven repayment plans
- Loan forgiveness plans
Private Loans
Alternative loans are available through private lenders. Eligibility is generally based on a borrower’s employment history, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and enrollment status. Students are encouraged to explore federal student loan options before applying for alternative student loans.
Learn more about federal student loans for Â鶹ӰÊÓ and professional programs.
Federal Work Study
Federal work study funds part-time jobs for students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Earnings are paid directly to the student for hours worked. To qualify, students must submit the FAFSA by March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year) and indicate on the FAFSA that they want to be considered for federal work study.
WICHE
The Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) offers financial assistance to certified professional pharmacy students from Alaska and Nevada.
Financial Aid for International Students from Canada and Saudi Arabia
Most of the international students that we work with from Canada utilize Canadian student loan funding in addition to personal funds/personal loans. And, all students that we work with from Saudi Arabia have either Saudi University funding or funding directly from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM).
If you are looking for additional funds, you could apply for student loans with MPOWER Financing. These, however, usually only cover the final 2 years. You can also check with Wauna Credit Union that may provide student loans under the provision that the prospective student has or obtains a U.S. Social Security Number.
Finally, something to note for international PharmD students is that you can choose to do the PHRM766 elective during your second year (0.5 credits for a total of two terms) and work off-campus in an internship provided you work fewer than 20 hours per week.