Financial Aid

Scholarships are awarded to twelve incoming first year students each year.  These scholarships are renewable, contingent upon meeting the progression requirements of the PT program.  No separate application is necessary for scholarships awarded by the School of Physical Therapy.  When you submit an application to the PT program, your application is considered for a scholarship. 

Class of 2008 Academic Scholarships

Class of 2009 Scholarships

Class of 2010 Scholarships

Clinical Scholarships

Additionally, clinical scholarship awards are awarded with funds provided by an anonymous donor. Pictured below are the Class of 2008 clinical scholarship recipients.  The donor specified that the awards be used by the students to assist in defraying the cost of their clinical experiences

Class of 2008 Clinical Scholarships

PT Students Awarded Study Abroad Scholarships

Two of our third year PT students were awarded study abroad scholarships again this year.  Nathan Smith and Anne Stovall each received a scholarship from the Wallace Rasmussen Study Abroad Program.  The scholarships assist the students' full-time physical therapy practice experience in London, England with studies at Royal Hospital for Neuro-rehabilitation during the semester prior to their August graduation.  The School of Physical Therapy congratulates our students for receiving this award and appreciates the generosity of the Wallace Rasmussen Study Abroad Program!

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients!

Do you need more help financing your education?
These resources may help!

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) offers members access to an Education Loan Program. This program is administered by EAS Group, LLC. To find out more, visit APTA's Web site at American Physical Therapy Association.
Please feel free to e-mail dead links to pt@mail.belmont.edu


Additional Financial Aid Resources:

Federal Student Aid Information Center

Belmont University Financial Aid

Federal progams available:

  • Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan: This is a long-term, deferred loan based on financial need. The interest rate is fixed at 6.8%. No interest will accrue on this loan while enrolled in as least 3 graduate hours each semester. The maximum loan is $8,500.00 per year.
  • Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: This loan carries the same terms and conditions as the Subsidized Stafford Loan except the borrower is responsible for interest that accrues during deferment periods. This program is available for those who do not qualify for all or part of the Subsidized Stafford program. The maximum loan is $12,000 per year. 
  • Graduate Federal PLUS loan:  This federal loan program is available for the 2008-2009 academic year. You can borrow up to the cost of attendance minus financial aid. You must have a 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the Office of Student Financial Services.  This loan is for credit-worthy candidates enrolled at least half-time in a degree seeking program.  Lenders may offer different repayment benefits, so please choose wisely.

If you have any questions, please call Student Financial Services at 615-460-6403 or e-mail at finaid@mail.belmont.edu