The two major sources of financial support for entry-level Pharm.D. students are the UW-Madison Office of Student Financial Services and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). Short-term loans are also available through the School of Pharmacy.
Office of Student Financial Services
(608) 262-3060
432 N. Murray Street
Madison, WI 53706
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/pharm.html
All students seeking financial aid who are U. S. citizens or international students (U. S. permanent residents only) should maintain contact with the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS). Financial aid applications are available from that office, or on their Web site.
Financial aid for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree consists of loans and work-study. The Pharm.D. Program is a professional program, and grants are not available to students in professional programs.
Financial aid awards are based upon need. Many of the loans available through the OSFS have very favorable terms. Pay close attention to financial aid deadlines; timely aid application is strongly encouraged. Late aid applicants may not receive a decision about aid until late in the summer.
Do not hesitate to contact the OSFS at any time for advice or assistance (Pharm.D. students should make it clear that they are Pharm.D. students). A counselor will be glad to discuss your financial situation and try to help you find assistance.
Short-Term Loans
In addition to scholarships, the School of Pharmacy has limited funds available for short-term loans to all students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. A student may have a maximum of $2000 outstanding in short-term loans. Short-term loans are meant to assist students until funds from major sources arrive. Therefore, the repayment date of short-term loans is as soon as possible, usually within one year of the date of the loan. Information about short-term loans is available through the Student Services Office.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Loans
http://www.ncpanet.org/studentsvcs/scholarships/loans.php
Students who are members of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) may apply for loans through the foundation. Please visit the NCPA's website for more information.