McWhorter School of Pharmacy

 

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Federal and State Financial Aid

There are several federal and state assistance programs for which students may be eligible. Most of these are awarded based on financial need. In order to apply for federal or state assistance, you must first complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office located in Samford Hall.

McWhorter School of Pharmacy Scholarships

Donations by alumni and friends make possible several scholarships just for pharmacy students. Some of these are based entirely on academic accomplishments while others are awarded on the basis of other factors including financial need, leadership, and character. To apply for a need based scholarship, a student must have on file a FAFSA form and response. The following is a partial list of these scholarships:

  1. Big "B" Drugs Scholarships
  2. Burroughs-Wellcome Scholarship
  3. James T. and Mary Senn Doster Pharmacy Scholarship
  4. Jean Mead Dunbar Scholarship
  5. Durr-Fillauer Scholarship
  6. Ed Giles Scholarship
  7. James and Peggy Harrison Scholarship
  8. Jefferson County Pharmaceutical Association Scholarships
  9. Kroger Scholarship
  10. B. Miller Charitable Fund
  11. Norris Able Scholarship
  12. Pharmacy Scholarship Fund
  13. Poelnitz Scholarship
  14. Robert David Ritch Scholarship
  15. Beulah Snyder Rose Scholarship
  16. Thrift Scholarship
  17. Bettye Urquhart Scholarship
  18. Wal-Mart Scholarship
  19. Walgreen Scholarship

Loan Programs for Pharmacy Students

In addition addition to guaranteed student loans available through banks and savings institutions, there are eight loan programs available specifically for pharmacy students. Company specific loans may be available only through applications with the company.

  1. Big "B" Student Loan Program
  2. Burroughs-Wellcome Emergency Loan Fund
  3. Bernice Cohron Endowed Pharmacy Student Loan Fund
  4. Bernice Cohron Revolving Loan Fund
  5. Eckerd Drug Company Pharmacy Student Educational Loan Plan
  6. N.A.R.D. Loan Program
  7. Thrift/Treasury Drug Company Student Assistance
  8. Walgreens Pharmacy Management Student Loan

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Updated Mar 23 1999