Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid and Scholarships

All fees are subject to change without prior publication and become effective when enacted. The Texas Legislature does not set the specific amount for any student fee. The following student fees are authorized by the state statute; however, the specific fee amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the University administration and The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

Tuition

Information concerning the current cost of a medical education at UT Southwestern can be viewed on the Tuition Schedule.

Tuition for nonresidents is three times the resident tuition rate. Texas statutes also provide that a nonresident student is permitted to pay the same tuition and fees as a Texas resident if the student holds a competitive scholarship worth at least $1,000 per year.

Students in doubt about their residency status for tuition purposes should consult the Residency Defined section in the General Information portion of the catalog.

The General Information site also describes the various fees and insurances needed by students at UT Southwestern. Contained within Student Information, these references include:

Designated Tuition
Tuition Installment Payments
Computer Usage and Technology Fees
Graduation Fee
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Incidental Fees
Laboratory Fee
Late Registration Fee
Malpractice Insurance Fee
Medical Services Fee
Returned Check Fee
Student Services Fee
Books and Equipment
Parking
Microscopes
Student Housing

Financial Aid

The “General Information” section of the catalog addresses the process of applying for and receiving financial aid. Information also can be viewed on the Financial Aid page.

Scholarships

All applicants for admission to UT Southwestern medical school are considered for scholarship by the Scholarship Committee. A separate application for scholarship is not necessary. The members and chair of the Scholarship Committee are appointed by the Dean.

The Scholarship Committee considers and awards scholarships based on the following criteria:

Academic parameters (GPA, MCAT, college or university, majors, courses, and recommendation letters)
Mission-related issues (e.g., career interests in underserved areas, primary care, or academic medicine/research)
Personal qualities (e.g., extracurricular activities, motivation, communication skills, socioeconomic status, compassion, integrity, maturity, and leadership)
Characteristics identified on interview (e.g., motivation, interpersonal skills, creativity, intellectual capacity, and overall impression)