Financial Planning

Financial Planning provides guidance and support to medical students seeking financial assistance. Approximately ninety percent of the students enrolled at UNR Med receive some type of financial aid, including scholarships, grants and low interest loans from institutional, state and federal funds. Budgeting, application, awarding, and disbursement information is provided to students throughout the academic year. Financial aid services are provided by Leonard Walker, Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Students are asked to contact UNR Med office with any questions before they contact the University of Nevada, Reno's main financial aid office. Students are responsible for applying for financial aid, and should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each January.

Loans

Information regarding current institutional loans is available at the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Loans Page. Loan types, amounts, interest rates and regulations are subject to change, and students are advised to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for the most recent terms. Financial aid, including loans and scholarships cannot exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on the UNR campus.

Loan Deferment and Forbearance

Students must complete deferment and/or forbearance forms for all outstanding student loans. Deferment and/or forbearance forms are obtained by contacting the lender and must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for certification. Loan repayment is a serious legal obligation. Responsible and successful repayment is critical to both the student and the UNR Med. For this reason, it is essential that students understand the terms of each loan program to which they are committed. Even if a student has applied for a loan deferment/forbearance, payments must continue until the deferment and/or forbearance is processed and documentation of the deferment/forbearance is received by the student.

Short-Term Loans

The following short-term loans are available for medical students experiencing financial difficulty during the academic year:

School of Medicine Emergency Loans

Emergency loans are short-term, interest-free loans granted for up to $2,000. The loans must be repaid within 90 days. If the loan is not repaid within 90 days, a hold will be placed on the student's academic record. The hold will prevent registration, disbursement of financial aid, release of transcripts, graduation, and distribution of diplomas. Information and applicants are available through the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. All outstanding loans must be repaid prior to graduation. If loans are not repaid, the student will not be eligible for graduation or verification by the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Verification is required for residency programs and state medical licensure.

Need-Based Scholarships

The amount of award varies depending upon availability of funds and the financial need of eligible students. All students must complete a Need Based Scholarship application in addition to filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Need based applications can be obtained on the Scholarships and Other Funding webpage. An application must be completed for each year the student is enrolled in medical school. For additional information regarding Scholarships, please contact Robin Wittmann.