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Step 1 - My Program of Study & Schools

Program of Study

Choose from the list on the right. Health refers to programs in the health care field such as veterinary medicine, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic and nursing. General encompasses any program of study not specifically listed to the right.

Schools to Compare

Enter the name, or names, of schools from which you’ve received financial aid award packages. To enter more schools click the + button to the right of each field. Use the X button to remove schools. You may enter up to 5 schools at a time.

If more than one school is entered, the Award Analyzer will guide you through the steps for each school one-at-a-time and then return you to step 1 to complete additional schools.

Step 2 - Cost Of Attendance

"Cost of Attendance" (also may be referred to as "Your Budget") represents the average cost to attend the school for the academic year and is established by the financial aid office. It includes allowances for:
  • Tuition and fees
  • Books and supplies
  • Health insurance
  • Room and board
  • Transportation
  • Other personal expenses
  • Estimated loan fees
Total Cost of Attendance
It may be reported as a single number or as a list of itemized amounts.


Step 3 - Grants & Scholarships

What’s not to love about "free money"? This section is for the scholarships and/or grant funding you've been awarded by the school (school-funded award). This does not include awards by outside organizations.

Just remember, you shouldn’t assume these will automatically renew year after year. The school should provide information to you regarding any terms or conditions tied to this funding.

Name of Grant or Scholarship

Total Amount
Is it automatically renewable?

Step 4 - Federal Work Study

This is money you can earn through the Federal Work Study Program. It's the maximum amount that can come from an eligible Federal Work Study job as defined by the school.

Most work study jobs are on-campus and coordinated through the Student Employment Office at the school. You can choose to have a non-work study job in addition to or instead of your work study position, but it is not considered part of your financial aid award/package.

Depending on your program of study, not all schools award Federal Work Study funds as part of your financial aid package.

Total Amount for Work Study

Step 5 - Loans

Enter the amount(s) below that you can borrow (by loan type) as specified by the school. This is the maximum amount you can borrow based on the initial review by the financial aid office at that school. These loans must be REPAID. Thus, you should borrow the minimum amount possible you need for the school you choose to attend.

For more information and current interest rates, click on the icon  

Federal Stafford Loan
Subsidized  
Unsubsidized  

Federal Stafford Loan

This graduate federal loan currently has a fixed interest rate of 6.8%
Federal PLUS Loan

Federal PLUS Loan

This federal loan is available to graduate/professional students (Grad PLUS) and the parents of dependent undergraduate students (Parent PLUS). It currently has a fixed interest rate of 7.9%.
Federal Perkins Loan

Federal Perkins Loan

This federal loan currently has a fixed interest rate of 5.0%
Health Professions Student Loan

Health Professions Student Loan

This federal loan program is available only to eligible dental, optometry, pharmacy, pediatric medicine and veterinary medical students. It has a fixed interest rate of 5.0%.
Primary Care Loan

Primary Care Loan

This federal loan program is available only to eligible allopathic and osteopathic medical students. It has a fixed interest rate of 5.0% and a service requirement that requires you to complete a residency in primary care medicine and to work in primary care medicine while the loan is being repaid.
Loan for Disadvantaged Students

Loan for Disadvantaged Students

This federal loan may be available for financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are pursuing a degree in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy or veterinary medicine. This federal loan currently has a fixed interest rate of 5.0%.
Nursing Student Loan

Nursing Student Loan

This federal loan may be available to students pursuing a nursing degree. It currently has a fixed interest rate of 5.0%.
School-Funded Student Loan

School-Funded Student Loan

This loan is funded directly by the school. Terms and conditions are set by the school.
Private Student Loan

Private Student Loan

This loan is funded by a private company and may also be called an alternative or supplemental loan. Terms and conditions of the loan are set by the company offering the loan. Federal loans should be borrowed to full extent possible before borrowing a private loan.

Step 6 - Other Aid

This is the total amount other grants and scholarships you may have been awarded that are not tied to any specific school, such as a scholarship from a civic or professional organization.

Name of Other Aid
Total Amount

Your Results!

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