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***Please confirm this information with your own research. These policies change frequently are often complex and nuanced. ***		School ID (OCS use only)
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CAKeck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaYPrivateWeb pageMerit and Need International students who do not qualify as an eligible noncitizen (e.g., permanent resident), are not eligible for need-based financial aid. International students may be eligible to receive merit-based scholarships from the Admissions Office or outside agencies. Check website or call for details. Campus jobs also available 1402
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CALoma Linda University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedMust provide evidence of sufficient funds to meet all expenses while studying in the United States for first two years. Call the Office of Admissions for more information. Limited funding available1403
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CAStanford University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedAll matriculated students, including international students, are eligible for Stanford need-based financial aid. Parental financial data is required for all students requesting institutional aid. Students may get loan from school. 1404
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CAUniversity of California, Davis, School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedProspective international medical students are required to complete the School of Medicine's Financial Statement to verify sufficient financial support to pursue their medical education at UC Davis. Non-residents of the United States are ineligible for financial aid, and should not expect to obtain financial aid after arrival at UC Davis. Therefore it is critical to secure an adequate, reliable and continuing source of funding for your entire course of study before deciding to come to the United States.1405
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CAUniversity of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of MedicineNPublicWeb pageMerit and Need1407
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CAUniversity of California, San Diego School of MedicineNPublicWeb pageMerit and Need1409
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COUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call. Does not specify international funding optiions. Only apply to main campus1501
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CTFrank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac UniversityN
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CTUniversity of Connecticut School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call1602
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CTYale University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedInternational students will be evaluated for financial aid in the same need-based manner as U.S. citizens (with the one exception of loan sources) and are eligible for scholarship funds as part of their financial aid award1603
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DCGeorgetown University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call. Does not specify international funding optiions. limited university loans1702
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DCGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesCase-by-casePrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedStudents must be registered for classes, maintain academic satisfactory progress in a degree-granting program, and be either a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen to qualify for financial aid. The student has not defaulted on a Federal loan and does not owe a refund on any federal or state grant program. The student is registered with the Selective Service, if required, and has a valid social security number. See p.11 of Financial aid handbook
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DCHoward University College of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedFinancial aid resources available to assist international students are extremely limited. Therefore, it is imperative that international students make definite financial arrangements for the four-year in-school period before arriving. The College of Medicine must be notified of these plans at the time of admission. Please contact the Office of Admissions to learn how to document resources.  An acceptable financial plan is a condition of matriculation for admitted international students.1703
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GAEmory University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeed (some merit)At the present time, Emory School of Medicine does not offer need-based financial aid for international students. All international students must be prepared to document funding resources to pay their tuition and expenses for all four years of medical school. Tuition and expenses are estimated at over $80,000 per year. 2001
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GAMorehouse School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeed and MeritPolicy unclear. Check website or call. Seems to have citizenship requirement 2004
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HIUniversity of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageSee WebsitePolicy unclear. Check website or call. no international info2101
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ILChicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & ScienceYPrivateWeb pageSee WebsiteFederal regulations limit the types of financial assistance available to international students.  International students should be prepared to finance either privately or through a sponsor the full cost of their RFUMS education.  The International Student Certificate of Finances must be submitted at the time of application for admission illustrating and documenting sufficient financial support to meet the projected total cost of attending RFUMS. Other options include aid from your home country (private or gov't), scholarships, or private loans.2401
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ILNorthwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedInternational students may apply for institutional grants and scholarships.  International students may also apply for private, credit-based student loans. These loans generally require the student to have a credit-worthy cosigner who is a US citizen or permanent resident. No proof of income requirement2403
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University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
YPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedInternational students will be considered for scholarship aid and institutional loans. However, these sources of funding generally do not cover the full cost of attendance, and international students must indicate their plans for funding medical school in their secondary applications. Students should contact aid office 2406
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ILUniversity of Illinois College of MedicineYPublicWeb pageSee WebsiteHas scholarship and private loan info on their website2407
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KYUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedMust provide documented ability to pay for school; may use private loans2701
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KYUniversity of Louisville School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedInternational students, including those with a pending application for permanent residency or with DACA status, are not eligible for most federal benefits, including federally-guaranteed student loans. Such loans usually comprise an important part of a medical student's financial aid package. Therefore, if these international students are offered admission, they must submit documentation of sufficient funds to cover the cost of completing a medical degree2702
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LATulane University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedEligible for merit based scholarships through the school but must provide ability to pay for one year2803
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MABoston University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeed (some merit)International students may apply for credit based loans with a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible Non-Citizen as a co-signer.  For more details, please visit our Loans page ( http://www.bumc.bu.edu/osfs/resources/types-of-aid/loans/ ). limited university aid2901
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MAHarvard Medical SchoolYPrivateWeb pageNeedSince federal financial aid programs require that the recipient be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, the programs used to fund international or DACA-eligible MD student financial aid awards come from private and institutional sources. International and DACA-eligible MD students fill out the standard financial aid application materials and receive financial aid award determinations in a similar manner as U.S. citizens and permanent residents. International and DACA-eligible MD students who qualify for need-based institutional funding are first offered the Unit Loan, a combination of loans from institutional and/or private sources. A variety of private loan options are available; MD students qualifying for the Unit Loan can choose one that does not require a U.S. co-signer. Supplemental, private loan programs are also available to international and DACA-eligible MD students who do not qualify for need-based institutional funding as well as all international and DACA-eligible Master’s students. Generally, these private sources require a U.S. co-signer. Students inquiring about these programs should contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information. In order to receive the necessary visa documents to study in the U.S., international students must demonstrate that they have the resources necessary to meet the expenses outlined in the student expense budget described later in this guidebook. Financial aid awards may be included as resources for this purpose.2902
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MATufts University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedAccepted international students must be prepared to absorb the high cost of US medical education, and have a full understanding that international students are not qualified for traditional US educational funding including loans and scholarships. Accepted international students may be asked to deposit the equivalent of 4 years tuition in escrow prior to matriculation.2903
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MDJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedFinancial aid funding in the form of institutional loan and/or scholarship is now available to all current and newly admitted non-U.S. resident medical students who qualify. Applicants who do not hold a permanent visa or an immigrant visa are encouraged to review the financial aid website. Students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents and students not in possession of immigrant visas will be obligated to satisfy the School of Medicine’s international medical student financial requirement. For the upcoming academic year, the financial requirement is $75,283 (USD) for the first year of your medical studies3001
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MIWayne State University School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageSee WebsiteMust be a US or Canadian citizen and provide proof of funding for two years3205
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MOSaint Louis University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedIndividuals who are not citizens of the United States or who do not hold a Permanent Resident Visa status are not eligible to receive financial aid. Federal regulations govern aid program funding used by the school and control who can receive financial aid. For Saint Louis University to complete the required documents for issuance of a visa, several things have to be submitted. You must document, by a date designated by the school, that the necessary amount of funds are available to pay the costs of education (tuition and fees). The funds need to be sufficient for the anticipated period of enrollment, normally four years. Documentation of the required amount of financial resources will be recognized by deposit of funds in an escrow account with a bank designated by the school.3401
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MOWashington University in St. Louis School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedThe admission decision at Washington University School of Medicine is based on academic and personal merit and not on the ability of the student to pay the costs of education.  However, individuals who are not citizens of the United States of America or who do not hold U.S. Permanent Resident Visa status are not eligible for financial aid due, in part, to regulations covering most programs used by the School to fund financial assistance. Therefore, in order for the School to complete the required documents, which are necessary for issuance of a Visa, the student must document, by a date and in a manner designated by the School, that the necessary amount of funds, as established by the School, is available to pay the costs of education (tuition and living expenses) for the anticipated period of enrollment, normally four years. Documentation of the required amount of financial resources may be by a letter of credit or by deposit of funds in an escrow account with a bank designated by the School. Some merit aid is available3404
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NCDuke University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedWill provide need based funding but must have undergraduate degree from US institution3702
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NCUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call3703
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NHGeisel School of Medicine at DartmouthYPrivateWeb pageNeedFederal financial aid programs require that the recipient be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Therefore, awards to international students may come from private and institutional sources. International students who wish to be considered Geisel funding should complete the CSS Profile application in addition to the school’s application.4001
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NJRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolYPublicWeb pageSee WebsitePolicy unclear. Check website or call4102
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NJRutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolYPublicWeb pageNeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call4103
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NMUniversity of New Mexico School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call. International students must reside in NM for. 6 months to apply4201
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NYAlbert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityYPrivateWeb pageSee WebsiteTuition free for all MD students 4402
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NYColumbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsYPrivateWeb pageNeedInternational students who do not hold a permanent resident visa cannot receive financial aid from federal or state sources. An international student in the United States with an F1 or F2 student visa, with a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, or with a G-series or H-series visa is not eligible for need-based student aid from federal or state sources, but you may qualify for and receive need-based school loans, “alternative loans” from outside sources, and scholarships from funds which are not federally or state-sponsored. If you acquire permanent resident status prior to graduation, you will become eligible for "external" state and federal assistance.
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NYIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiYPrivateWeb pageSee WebsiteWe consider our international applicants for merit scholarships, along with the general pool of applicants. International students are also eligible to apply for institutional (ISMMS) need-based scholarships4406
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NYNew York Medical CollegeYPrivateWeb pageSee WebsiteStudents who are not US citizens or permanent residents are not eligible for NYMC-SOM financial aid. Federal law mandates that only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to receive such aid. (Permanent residents must provide a copy of their unconditional Green Card upon request when applying for financial aid.) Accepted students who are non-US citizens or do not obtain permanent resident status by July 1st of the year entering medical school, must deposit into a bank escrow account to NYMC-SOM an amount equal to four years tuition and fees by June 30th of their matriculation year.4408
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NYState University of New York Upstate Medical UniversityYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedWe do not offer scholarship support to international students in the College of Medicine. International students are financially responsible for their tuition, fees and living expenses while enrolled at Upstate Medical University. International students should be aware that financial aid is limited and difficult to obtain. Further, it should be understood that Upstate Medical University cannot co-sign for any loans. Prior to enrollment, international students must indicate their understanding of this financial commitment which will then be confirmed via the I-20 application process. Note: Some programs of study at Upstate Medical University offer stipends and tuition waivers. These conditions will be considered throughout the process.

Students may apply for private loans through US banks, providing a US resident co-signs the loan.		4411
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NYStony Brook University School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageSee WebsitePolicy unclear. Check website or call4412
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NYWeill Cornell MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedFinancial aid is not available to international students. Students may be eligible to apply for private loans. Contact office for details4414
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OHCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedOur financial aid office is unable to provide needs-based aid for students who are not US citizens or green card holders. Federal loans are also not available. We will require proof of payment for 1 year up front. International and DACA applicants often take out private loans to cover costs, and these must be cosigned by a U.S. citizen. Must cover full tuition4501
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PAPennsylvania State University College of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedInternational applicants must verify the ability to finance their medical education. Foreign nationals are not eligible for financial support from the federal government or the Penn State University. 4804
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PAPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedNo federal financial aid can be given and four years of medical school tuition must be shown in an escrow account.4805
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PASidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityYPrivateWeb pageNeedInternational students are not eligible to apply for financial scholarships and loans. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.4806
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PAUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedQualified international students will be issued conditional acceptance into the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine under the following conditions: On or before July 1 of the year of matriculation, the accepted applicant must deposit in an escrow account funds sufficient to meet their first two years of their medical education with documented support of the ability to pay their final two years. Meeting with office is encouraged4807
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PRSan Juan Bautista School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageNeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call. No international info4902
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PRUniversidad Central Del Caribe School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call. No international info4903
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RIThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityYPrivateWeb pageMerit and NeedFunding is limited, and information regarding personal and family financial resources is requested prior to an interview. As an international candidate, you would not be eligible for federally subsidized programs, nor would you be eligible for Alpert Medical School need-based institutional funding, although you may be eligible for limited merit-based funding5001
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TNVanderbilt University School of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageMerit and needInternational students will be considered for merit scholarships with the rest of the accepted students. Submit the PROFILE to determine eligibility for institutional need-based funding.5304
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TXBaylor College of MedicineYPrivateWeb pageSee WebsitePolicy unclear. Check website or call. Has international office to call5401
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McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
YPublicWeb pageNeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call
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UTUniversity of Utah School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageNeedOnly United States citizens, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen are eligible for assistance through the Financial Aid Office.5501
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VAUniversity of Virginia School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageNeedInternational students who are ineligible for federal financial aid are also ineligible for the School of Medicine’s institutional aid. As an international student, your home country’s government may have financial aid available. Sometimes this support requires that you return home after your education is complete. There may also be private organizations in your home country that provide support for study in the U.S.

In some cases, there are private lenders who will issue educational loans to international students; however, the UVA School of Medicine does not recommend any particular private lenders. The website finaid.org maintains a list of lenders offering private student loans at http://www.finaid.org/loans/privatestudentloans.phtml which you may find helpful. 		5602
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WIMedical College of WisconsinYPrivateWeb pageNeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call5901
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WVWest Virginia University School of MedicineYPublicWeb pageMerit and NeedPolicy unclear. Check website or call. Admissions points to other offices for info6002
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*Data is drawn from the 2018 edition of MSAR® Online (https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/requirements/msar) and the individual Medical School Admissions Office websites.
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Possible Scholarship Sources:
1) http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp
2) http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies
3) http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us.html
4) http://www.edupass.org/finaid/databases.phtml (Database)
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