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| General Information | Master's and Doctoral Students |
| Pharmacy Students | Optometry Students |
Financial assistance is available for students enrolling in UIW graduate, doctoral and professional (optometry and pharmacy) programs.
Graduate and professional students should complete the FAFSA and any other documentation required by the OFA. All students awarded at UIW are packaged financial aid up to their total Cost of Attendance. The cost of attendance will include a budget for tuition, fees, books, room, board, transportation, and personal expenses. Students may accept a portion of their aid (for example just to cover the direct costs of their tuition, fees and books). In addition, students may also accept part of their aid and make payment arrangements with the UIW Business Office for the balance.
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Students Enrolling in Master's and Doctoral Programs
Programs for master's and doctoral students include:
- Student Loans – must be enrolled at least half-time (at least 4 credit hours in any term or semester, including summer)
- Grad PLUS Loan - must be a citizen or registered non-citizen and enrolled in an eligible post secondary program at least half time
- Work-Study Program – must demonstrate need; must be enrolled at least half-time
- Endowed Scholarships: Students must apply for endowed scholarships, have a GPA of 3.6 at time of application, be enrolled full-time, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 if awarded a scholarship and
- Outside Scholarships – must meet requirements of outside scholarship programs.
By Federal Regulation, graduate students are not eligible for the Pell grant.
Students graduating from UIW with a bachelor’s degree are eligible for a 25% discount on the first 6 hours of graduate coursework. Students enrolled in professional programs (Optometry and Pharmacy) and Doctoral students are not eligible for this discount.
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Students Enrolling in the UIW Optometry Program
Professional students are eligible to participate in the following programs:
- Student Loans – must be enrolled at least half-time (at least 4 credit hours in any term or semester, including summer)
- Grad PLUS Loan - must be a citizen or registered non-citizen and enrolled in an eligible post secondary program at least half time
- Work-Study Program – must demonstrate need; must be enrolled at least half-time
- Endowed Scholarships: Students must apply for endowed scholarships, have a GPA of 3.6 at time of application, be enrolled full-time, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 if awarded a scholarship and
- Outside Scholarships – must meet requirements of outside scholarship programs.
There are limits to the amount of funding you can borrow through the Federal Stafford Loan Program. As of July 1, 2007, the total amount an optometry student can borrow for an academic year will be $8,500 in Subsidized Stafford Loans and $32,000 in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans (a total of $40,500 through the Stafford Loan program). Additional loan options are available and include the Federal Graduate PLUS loan, the State College Access Loan and various private loan options (see our loan information page for more details).
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Students Enrolling in the UIW Pharmacy Program
Professional students are eligible to participate in the following programs:
- Student Loans – must be enrolled at least half-time (at least 4 credit hours in any term or semester, including summer)
- Grad PLUS Loan - must be a citizen or registered non-citizen and enrolled in an eligible post secondary program at least half time
- Work-Study Program – must demonstrate need; must be enrolled at least half-time
- Endowed Scholarships: Students must apply for endowed scholarships, have a GPA of 3.6 at time of application, be enrolled full-time, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 if awarded a scholarship and
- Outside Scholarships – must meet requirements of outside scholarship programs.
There are limits to the amount of funding you can borrow through the Federal Stafford Loan Program. As of July 1, 2007, the total amount a pharmacy student can borrow for an academic year will be $8,500 in Subsidized Stafford Loans and $24,500 in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans (total of $33,000 in Stafford Loans each year). Additional loan options are available and include the Federal Graduate PLUS loan, the State College Access Loan and various private loan options (see our loan information page for more details).
When will I receive an award letter for the Pharmacy program?
You will receive an award letter for the Pharmacy Program once you have completed your financial assistance file and have been confirmed into the Pharmacy School. Students are invited to attend the Feik School of Pharmacy by April 1st and are asked to commit by May 1st. Once the Pharmacy School has identified the students that commit to the program, the Office of Financial Assistance is notified and a revised award is sent to the selected Pharmacy students.
How are Pharmacy students packaged for financial aid?
Students in the School of Pharmacy are considered professional students upon admittance, and are eligible for graduate level federal loan assistance. This means that students that meet the federal requirements for financial assistance based on their FAFSA application may apply for federal loans at the graduate/professional level. Students are not eligible for federal or state gift assistance, or institutional grants/scholarships received for Undergraduate study.
All students awarded at UIW are packaged to their total Cost of Attendance. The cost of attendance will include a budget for tuition, fees, books, room, board, transportation, and personal expenses. Students may accept any portion of their aid (for example just to cover the direct costs of their tuition, fees and books).
What are my Federal Stafford loan limits?
As of July 1, 2007, the professional loan limit per year for professional students in the UIW School of Pharmacy is $33,000 from the Federal Stafford Loan program.
Are there any institutional grants or scholarships for students returning to the Pharmacy program?
For the 2009-2010 academic year, Institutional grant assistance will be awarded for the second year Pharmacy students based on their academic performance during the previous year(s). Students that attended UIW prior to their acceptance to the Pharmacy program will continue to receive their 15% institutional grant.
In addition, all students that have successfully completed the first year with a 3.0 GPA or higher will be awarded Institutional grant assistance from the School of Pharmacy, based on the table below:
GPA Range |
Percent of Tuition |
3.0 – 3.49 |
5% |
3.5 – 3.74 |
7.5% |
3.75- 4.0 |
10% |
Returning students from the UIW Cohort (below 3.0 GPA) |
15% |
Returning students from the UIW Cohort (3.0 GPA and higher) |
20% |
The institutional awards are made at the discretion of the Pharmacy school based on student performance and merit. These funds are competitive based on academic merit and are non-renewable, meaning students will continue to compete for these funds ever year. In addition, students may also apply for outside scholarships.
Are there any institutional grants or scholarships for students new to the Pharmacy program?
For 2009-2010, Institutional grant assistance will be awarded to students that currently attend UIW and are invited to enroll in the Pharmacy program. These students will receive a 15% tuition discount for the first year only.
Determinations for institutional awards are made at the discretion of the Pharmacy school and are based on student performance and merit. These funds are competitive and are non-renewable, meaning students will continue to compete for these funds ever year. In addition, students may also apply for outside scholarships.
What other aid do I qualify for?
Students may apply for the Federal Work program (the average award is $2000 for the year) through the FAFSA application. Additional loan options are also available and include the Federal Graduate PLUS loan, the State College Access Loan and various private/medical loan options. You may research these loans on-line at www.uiwtx.edu/finaid .
What if I received an academic scholarship when I originally applied to UIW?
The Academic Scholarship awarded by the Office of Admissions is valid for undergraduate, full-time course work only. It is not applicable to coursework taken in the Pharmacy School.
How much will the program cost?
On-Campus Pharmacy Student
Tuition for New Pharmacy Students (beginning Fall 2009) |
28,500 |
Tuition for Pharmacy Students (beginning Fall 2008) |
27,500 |
Tuition for Pharmacy Students (began Fall 2007) |
26,500 |
Fees/Supplies |
890 |
Books |
1200 |
Room |
5330 |
Board |
3450 |
Direct Costs |
39,370 |
Other Costs that may be included in the budget |
|
Transportation |
928 |
Personal |
4670 |
Optional Laptop through UIW |
1600 |
Total |
46,568 |
Off-Campus Pharmacy Student
Tuition for New Pharmacy Students (beginning Fall 2009) |
28,500 |
Tuition for Pharmacy Students (beginning Fall 2008) |
27,500 |
Tuition for Pharmacy Students (began Fall 2007) |
26,500 |
Fees/Supplies |
890 |
Books |
1200 |
Direct Costs |
30,590 |
Other Costs that may be included in the budget |
|
Room |
3352 |
Board |
2162 |
Transportation |
1174 |
Personal |
4670 |
Optional Laptop through UIW |
1600 |
Total |
43,548 |
Will I need a laptop?
Students accepted into the School of Pharmacy will need a laptop. Students are required to have a laptop, however they are not required to purchase through the University. Students that do not already have a laptop and want to participate in the laptop program at UIW will have a one-time charge of $1600 for their laptop purchase. This charge will be added to their UIW bill and may be covered with loan assistance. For more information, refer to the Laptop Program guidelines at http://support.uiwtx.edu/helpdesk/laptop.html .
How is my Academic Progress measured?
The Pharmacy Program requires that students maintain a 2.0 for all coursework taken. Students must complete the program within 6 years (not counting approved leave of absences). Students are required to complete 75% of the coursework attempted. For more information, refer to the School of Pharmacy Handbook.By Federal Regulation, graduate and professional students are not eligible for the Pell grant.
Please notify the UIW Office of Financial Assistance if you decide to add, drop, or change courses to ensure that your courses are paid for with your financial aid!
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