Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships
Baylor College of Medicine scholarships that recognize academic achievement and other non-financial need criteria are typically awarded during the admissions process. Students are notified by the appropriate office once eligibility is determined.
Information referencing outside scholarships is available for students to review in the Office of Student Financial Aid. You will also find scholarship information in the reference section of your local library.
Financial Need-Based Scholarships
These scholarships are "gift aid" and are not repaid. Baylor College of Medicine awards them to medical students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must demonstrate financial need and provide parental data to be considered for these funds. Please note: Merit-based scholarship eligibility is not determined through the Office of Student Financial Planning.
Loans
Lending agencies make loan funds available to students with interest rates as low as five percent. Remember, borrowed funds must be paid back, and the amount you borrow will impact your future life-style. Borrow only what you need!
Programs
The following financial aid programs are those most often utilized by students at Baylor College of Medicine. This list is not intended to be inclusive of all possible sources of financial assistance.
| Financial Aid | Eligible Program |
|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Loans | Medical |
| Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan | All Students |
| Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan | All Students |
| Federal Perkins Loan | All Students |
| Primary Care Loan | Medical (Service Commitment) |
| National Health Service Corps Scholarship | Medical and others as needed (Service Commitment) |
| Texas Medical Association Loan | Medical |
| Federal Work-Study | All Students |
| Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Loan | All Students (Texas Residents) |
| Baylor Scholarships | Medical |
| Graduate Plus Loan | All Students |
| Baylor College of Medicine Emergency Loans | All Students |
| Loans for Disadvantaged Students | Medical |
| Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students | Medical |
| Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy PA – Physician Assistant NA – Nurse Anesthetist |
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