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.
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
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!
- AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists
- American Academy of Physical Therapy
- American Indian Graduate Center
- APTA's Scholarship and Aid Page
- Business and Professional Women's Foundation
- Daughters of Penelope Awards
- DPT Visionary Foundation Scholarships
- Family Medicine Interest Group
- Indian Health Service
- Japanese American Citizens League Scholarships
- Health Resource Partners
- Financial Aid Resource Center
- Roy and Roxie Campanella Physical Therapy Scholarships
- National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
- Information on scholarships in health-related careers
- College Parents of America--Financial Aid Links
- Sallie Mae
- MedCAP Alternative Loan for Health Professionals
- NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Programs
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.
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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.
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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.
