Tuition and U.S. Financial Aid: Master of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine
M.S. Program Tuition and Fees for 2012-2013
| Tuition* |
$375 per credit hour |
| Fees |
$100 per quarter |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition rates and fees are annually reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees, and typically any changes go into effect at the beginning of the summer term.
U.S. Financial Aid for Nutrition & Functional Medicine Students
Federal aid for the MS program consists of a variety of student loan programs. All NFM students are automatically considered for all types of student loans listed below once they complete the FAFSA for the year they will be attending. Students are awarded the maximum amount of each type of aid, based on their eligibility.
These are the types of federal loans Available:
- Perkins Loans (based on EFC, timely FAFSA application, and availability of funding)
- Amounts vary depending on funds available to award
- Federal Direct Loans ( Unsubsidized; also known as Stafford or Direct Loans)
- Annual Unsubsidized loan limit: $20,500.
- You are eligible to borrow up to the annual limit for every 9 consecutive months of study at UWS
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS loans
- Annual limit: Cost of Attendance minus other financial assistance, such as loans and scholarships
Non-federal sources of funding:
- UWS Scholarships
- Scholarships from outside
- A number of private organizations offer scholarships; each organization will have its own deadlines, criteria, and application processes
- www.fastweb.com is a helpful resource to help you get started on your search for scholarships
- Veterans Educational Benefits
- Alternative Loans (non-federal loans borrowed through private lenders)
- Can be borrowed to cover the entire Cost of Attendance, minus any other financial assistance
- Recommended as a last resort only - Cost and terms and typically less favorable than federal student loans
Please do not hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office by email at finaid@uws.edu or call 503-847-2563 if you have any questions.