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Financial Aid

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UT Southwestern makes student financial assistance available through a number of loan, scholarship, and grant programs. Most of these programs (unless otherwise noted) are administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid, operating under policies established by the various agencies providing the funds. Aid may be received from various sources: federal programs, state programs, private foundations and corporations, individual contributors, and institutional programs. Detailed information regarding the aid programs is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Medical Center’s philosophy is that financing education is primarily the responsibility of the student and the student’s family; however, UT Southwestern seeks, within its means, to assist financially the qualified student whose family resources are insufficient to meet the full costs of education. No student should allow the pressures of financial constraint to cause a postponement of educational plans without first consulting with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office can provide the necessary applications, forms, and advice concerning the rules and regulations of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs available to students. Additionally, the Office can provide counseling in debt management and can assist students in finding outside sources of aid for which they may qualify. Students are under significant pressure while preparing for classes or clinical rotations, and the Office of Student Financial Aid will attempt to alleviate additional financial burdens.

In order to be eligible for financial assistance, the student must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the specific academic year. The FAFSA is available October 1 of the year preceding the student’s start date, and should be submitted as early as possible in order to be assured full consideration. The FAFSA must be renewed each year for financial aid to be renewed.

Financial aid awards usually are assigned for the full academic year. All awards are subject to revision if, at any time, the information used as a basis for making the original award changes.

Students are eligible to receive financial aid throughout their education, provided they continue to demonstrate financial need and are making Satisfactory Academic Progress in their program of study.

Students recommended for certain awards by their departments may be asked to provide additional information, for eligibility purposes as well as for dissemination to donors (with student consent).