Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
UNR Med works closely with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to help students access the financial resources they need to succeed. Offering a wide range of options including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities, the office provides personalized guidance to help students navigate the financial aid process.
Submit your FAFSA
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid.
The University's federal school code for aid is 002568.
Resources and contacts
UNR Med provides guidance on financial planning and managing student debt. Numerous resources, such as scholarships, grants and budgeting tools, are available to help students stay on top of their finances.
Our financial aid team is here to support you throughout your medical education journey. Reach out with any questions regarding financial aid or loan options:
- M.D. students: Contact Leonard Walker, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, M.D. Program
- Physician Assistant students: Contact Rubina Hackbusch, Manager, Student Affairs, Physician Assistant Studies Program
- Speech Pathology and Audiology students: Contact the University of Nevada, Reno Office of Financial Aid
We encourage students to enroll in direct deposit via MyNevada to receive financial aid disbursements more quickly.
- Fall disbursements: Seven to ten days before the academic year starts
- Spring disbursements: Seven to ten days before the spring semester starts
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
To be eligible for financial aid, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and UNR Med have established qualitative and quantitative requirements for a student's progress towards completion of their degree. These standards must be met for a student to maintain financial aid eligibility.
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
Loan repayment programs
Graduates of M.D., Physician Assistant and other health profession programs with student loan debt can explore the following loan repayment assistance options through the National Health Services Corps. Be sure to review the eligibility requirements.
- NHSC Loan Repayment Program: Available to licensed primary care medical, dental, mental/behavioral health, and maternity care providers working or having accepted employment at approved Health Professional Shortage Areas.
- NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program: Offers loan repayment assistance to final-year medical students (M.D. and D.O.) in exchange for a commitment to provide primary care in HPSAs with the greatest need.
- NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program: Supports the recruitment and retention of health professionals needed in underserved areas to expand access to SUD treatment and prevent overdose deaths.
- State Loan Repayment Program: Provides states and territories with cost-sharing grants to operate their own loan repayment programs for primary care providers working in HPSAs within their state.
NHSC Loan Repayment overview NHSC Loan Repayment Program comparison
Loan considerations
When evaluating loan options, be sure to consider:
- Interest rates (variable or fixed)
- Loan fees and limits
- Repayment terms (start dates and maximum repayment period)
- Default and late payment charges
While UNR Med cannot recommend specific lending programs due to federal regulations, students can research various loan options and criteria to make an informed decision using independent resources like those listed below.
Additional aid for M.D. Students
UNR Med emergency loans
Emergency loans are short-term, interest-free loans of up to $2,000, which must be repaid within 90 days. Failure to repay within this timeframe will result in a hold being placed on the student’s academic record. This hold will prevent registration, financial aid disbursement, transcript release, graduation, diploma distribution, and any verification required for residency programs or state medical licensure. Students with delinquent debts to the University will also be unable to re-enroll, register for USMLE examinations, or receive certifications of enrollment, transcripts or diplomas. For assistance, contact Robin Wittman.
Residency interviewing and relocation financing
As medical students start applying for and preparing for residency, many wonder how to manage the additional cost of relocating. If M.D. students have not borrowed loans up to their budget for the current school year, and feel they may need additional funds for fourth year residency expenses, contact Leonard Walker to learn if you are able to increase your current loans.
Military Students
Military students seeking VA Education Benefits can find current information online or can contact the University’s Veteran Service Office.
Based on the support afforded to us, it is clear the UNR Med is dedicated to our success. It fills me with confidence and excitement to continue on this path, whatever obstacles may lie ahead.
Amanda Jones - M.D. Class of 2027
