Graduate Financial Aid

Graduate Loans

How to Apply

You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) first.

Helpful Links

Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized

Unsubsidized Loan are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need. Students are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.

Required steps for student to complete:

Go to StudentAid.gov.
Log in using your FSA ID username and password.
Go to Checklists.
Select I’m in School.
- Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) to take out a federal student loan.
- Complete entrance counseling before getting a student loan.

For more information, click here.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate/Professional Students

PLUS Loan for Graduate/Professional Students, commonly referred to as a Grad PLUS Loan, are available to graduate or professional students enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school in a program leading to a graduate or professional degree or certificate.

Required steps for student to complete:

Go to StudentAid.gov.
Log in using your FSA ID username and password.
Go to Checklists.
Select I’m in School.
- Apply for a PLUS loan for graduate school to help pay for your child’s education expenses not covered by other aid.
- Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) to take out a federal student loan.
- Complete entrance counseling before getting a student loan.

For more information, click here.

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Private Loans

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Private loans, sometimes called alternative loans, are available from private lenders and offer additional financial assistance. A credit check is required for private loans and some of the loan terms and conditions may be based upon your credit standing. If you are a student, please know that most lenders will require a co-signer.

Carefully consider your needs before you borrow. We recommend that you exhaust all federal grant and loan programs before you consider a private loan. Please visit our Private Loans page for more information on private loans.

Scholarships

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Scholarships

If you are applying to MU’s Pharmacy Program or you’re already enrolled, we encourage you to apply for scholarships offered through a variety of local and national organizations. Scholarship opportunities are regularly updated. Be sure to bookmark this page and return often to see the newest scholarships available to you.

Current Scholarship Opportunities Offered Through MU

Manchester Pharmacy Success Grant

Candidates who accept our offer of admission by March 1st are considered for scholarships for Fall. These are one-time scholarships.

Other Scholarship Opportunities Offered Outside of MU

AACP
- Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students
  Eligibility: P1, P2, or P3 standing
- CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students
  Eligibility: incoming or P1 students
APhA
For eligibility applicants must complete at least one academic year in the professional sequence of courses.
ASHP
For eligibility applicants must be P2-P4.
Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
For eligibility applicants must be enrolled in a PharmD program and meet other VA requirements.
NCPA
There are various scholarships available through NCPA with eligibility for most with 24 months of graduation.
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