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If you have the talent, passion, and determination to embrace medical innovation and become a healthcare leader, we’re equally as committed to helping you find the financial resources to achieve your dreams.
Financial Aid
The team at Nova Southeastern University's Office of Financial Aid has everything you need to apply for financial aid. Our office administers federal, state, and university financial aid programs such as grants, loans, and scholarships.
Scholarships for M.D. Students
The Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) Scholarship Committee allocates scholarships based on a holistic approach. We strongly suggest you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) promptly.
Current-Use Scholarships
Dean’s Scholarship Fund
Award Criteria: Partial tuition scholarship to students with an interest in cancer
immunotherapy research. There is no separate application.
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) Fund
Award Criteria: NSU MD 2018 charter class and beyond. All accepted students are automatically
considered. There is no separate application.
Health Professions Division Chancellor’s Scholarships
Award Criteria: Full and/or partial tuition scholarship awarded to in-state NSU MD
students.
Mary Jane Harlow Scholarship Fund
Award Criteria: NSU MD 2018 charter class. Partial tuition scholarship to students,
FAFSA required. There is no separate application.
Steven and Rosemary Kircher Scholarship
Award Criteria: Incoming or current NSU MD Student. FAFSA required. Separate application
required.
School of Health Sciences Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
- Good academic standing
- Demonstrates financial need with a valid FAFSA
- Completed application form
Contact: Professor Nathan Weirich (wnathan@nova.edu) and Anissa Costello (ac1228@nova.edu)
This scholarship is for Anesthesiologist Assistant students. For more information, please email Professor Nathan Weirich at wnathan@nova.edu.
Background: Acknowledgement of outstanding physician assistant students who demonstrate strong advocacy for primary care and community health initiatives.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31st
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled physician assistant students who have completed at least 5 semesters of their physician assistant studies
- Good academic standing
- Demonstrates strong interest in working in Primary Care after graduation
- Demonstrates strong interest in participating in community health initiatives
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team player during collaborative experiences
- Completed application (found below).
Contact Information:
Charlene Bolton, EdD, PA-C; Chair, Physician Assistant Department
(904) 245-8975 cg488@nova.edu.
Additional Information:
Link to application.
Award Amount: Varies - renewable each year, but students must re-apply each year
Deadline: March 31
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment
- Good academic standing
- Demonstrate financial need with a valid FAFSA
- Completed application form
Contact Information
- Please see below for each campus' application point of contact:
- Fort Lauderdale Campus applications: Rosalyn Rosas (rrosas@nova.edu)
- Fort Myers Campus applications: Dr. Charlene Couillard (cc1840@nova.edu)
- Jacksonville Campus applications: Dr. Racheal McInnis (rmcinnis1@nova.edu)
- Orlando Campus applications: Heather Sales (heather.sales@nova.edu)
Additionally, to be considered for other scholarship opportunities please use the link below to create a profile to be considered for other university-wide programmatic scholarships.
Explore Additional Financial Resources
Federal Student Aid, part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid nationwide. It provides more than $120 billion in student grants, loans and work-study funds annually.
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Calculate Loan Scenarios and Payoff Rates
The MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator (MLOC), developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges, helps medical students manage education debt. You can run different repayment plan/cost scenarios based upon your data and have a secure place to organize and track your student loans.