Xavier University Scholarship, Financial Aid & Loan Guide

Scholarship, Financial Aid & Loan Guide

Xavier University School of Medicine is committed to making a quality medical education a� ordable for every student. Scholarships, loans, grants and payment plan

options are available to students and parents to assist in meeting educational expenses.

• 5 ½ Year Pre-Med - M.D. Program for Motivated High School Graduates • 4 Year M.D. Program for Traditional Medical Students• 3 Year BSN Nursing Program • Clinical Rotations in the United States and Canada • USMLE Review Course • Small Class Size = Better Learning Environment • No MCAT Required

www.XUSOM.com • [email protected] • (877) 592-8437

Our school has implemented new scholarship programs that reward the hard work and achievements of the eligible candidates. Entrance scholarships are applied once, toward the fi rst semester of enrollment. Each applicant is only eligible for one academic entrance scholarship.

Entrance Scholarships - Academic

Eligible Scores * Scholarship AmountGPA of 3.5 or higher $1,125.00 USDSAT of 1800 or higher $1,125.00 USDACT of 26 or higher $1,125.00 USD

Eligible Scores * Scholarship AmountGPA of 3.5 or higher $1,750.00 USDMCAT of 503 – 508 $1,500.00 USDMCAT of 509 – 514 $2,000.00 USDMCAT of 515 or higher $3,250.00 USD

Eligible Scores * Scholarship Amount GPA of 3.0 – 3.24 $1,000.00 USDGPA of 3.25 or higher $1,500.00 USD

Pre-Med ApplicantsPre-Med applicants are eligible for this scholarship if they meet one of the following criteria:

Basic Science ApplicantsBasic Science applicants are eligible for this scholarship if they are enrolled in MD1 and meet one of the following criteria:

Nursing ApplicantsNursing applicants are eligible for this scholarship if they meet one of the following criteria:

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*These GPA scores are based on a 4.0 scale. GPA’s are open to evaluati on by our admissions committ ee. Entrance scholarships are only available to students studying at the Aruba campus.

Merit-Based Scholarships


Previous military service enti tles students to access their GI Bill benefi ts. The amount received will be categorized as “full ti me.”

Each individual must submit an applicati onfor educati on benefi ts to the VA so they may determine eligibility to receive these benefi ts. The applicati on forms can be downloaded from their website at:

www.benefi ts.va.gov/gibill

G.I. Bill

Xavier University School of Medicine realizes that there is more to a student than academics alone. This led us to create new scholarship programs that recognize accomplishments outside of the classroom. The criteria for the scholarships are as follows:

• Extracurricular Acti viti es• Military Service• Volunteer Work

We encourage all applicants to speak to one of our admissions representati ves to see if they qualify for one of these scholarships. You can also apply online at:

www.xusom.com/scholarships

Our committ ee will review all applicati ons and award them out accordingly. Scholarship applicati ons will not be reviewed unti l the applicati on process is completed.

Students transferring from another medical school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 can qualify for a $1,000.00 USD scholarship (applied once towards your fi rst semester’s tuiti on).

Transfer Student Scholarships

Previous Semester’s GPA Scholarship Amount3.25 – 3.49 GPA $500.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on 3.5 – 3.99 GPA $750.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on 4.0 GPA $1,000.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on

Previous Semester’s GPA Scholarship Amount3.25 – 3.49 GPA $750.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on 3.5 – 3.99 GPA $1,500.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on4.0 GPA 25% off the next semester’s tuiti on

Previous Semester’s GPA Scholarship Amount GPA of 3.0 – 3.24 $1,000.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on GPA of 3.25 or higher $1,500.00 USD off the next semester’s tuiti on

XUSOM off ers ongoing scholarships based on academic merit for students in our Pre-Med, Basic Science and Nursing Programs. The awarded amount will be determined by the previous semester’s GPA. In order to be eligible for these scholarships, the student must meet one of the following criteria:

Ongoing Scholarships - Academic

Pre-Med Students

Basic Science Students

Nursing Students


We are always looking for ways to reward our students. Each semester, the top one or two will be recognized for outstanding academic performance. In additi on, we will look at their overall parti cipati on in school acti viti es such as the SGA (Student Government Associati on), Academic Enhancement Program, FMIG (Family Medicine Interest Group), and community service. These deserving students will receive $1,750 off of their next semester’s tuiti on.

Chancellor’s Scholarships

The United States Medical Licensure Examinati on (USMLE) is a mandatory test that allows you to practi ce medicine in the United States. It assesses a doctor’s ability to apply import-ant medical knowledge while maintaining safe and eff ecti ve pati ent care. We understand the importance of the USMLE Step 1 exam, and wish to reward those who excel at this criti cal step in their medical careers.

Clinical Science Scholarship

USMLE Step 1 Score Scholarship Amount 200 – 220 $500.00 USD per 12 weeks of rotati ons 221 – 230 $600.00 USD per 12 weeks of rotati ons 231 – 245 $750.00 USD per 12 weeks of rotati ons 246 and above $1,000.00 USD per 12 weeks of rotati ons

Students are eligible for an ongoing scholarship based on their fi rst att empt of the USMLE Step 1. This scholarship will be applied to each required clinical science semester. Each clinical semester runs for 12 weeks. To receive the scholarship, the student must meet one of the following criteria:


Richland State Bank Student LoanEligible Students: To be eligible for this program, the applicant must be a U.S. citi zen or permanent resident. Current or new students must be a part of the MD (Basic Science) Program or the BSN (Nursing) Program. Current students must be in good academic and fi nancial standing with XUSOM in order to be considered eligible. New students must have a lett er of accep-tance from XUSOM as well as a fully paid seat deposit. Internati onal students in the Basic Science or Nursing programs are eligible with a U.S. Cosigner. Students must reapply each semester for the loan.

Financial Aid for U.S. Students

Loans for Basic Science Students $1,000.00 - $3,500.00

Loans for Nursing Students $1,000.00 - $2,500.00

Maximum Loan Term 7 years Full Repayment

Loan Coverage To apply for this student loan program please go to:

applicati on.rlpcenter.com

Richland State Bank Customer Service Tel: 877-444-0300 (Toll Free) Tel: 605-323-2940 (Direct) www.rlpcenter.com

Payment Plans Interest free payment plans are available to U.S. citi zens to pay their tuiti on over the course of the semester. For more informati on, please contact accounti [email protected].

Walden University Xavier University School of Medicine is excited to partner with Walden University. They are a U.S. regionally accredited online university that off ers concurrent enrollment opportuniti es to pre-med and medical students. For more informati on on the 20% tuiti on reducti on, as well as other fi nancial aid opti ons, please contact our fi nancial aid depart-ment at fi [email protected].


TD Bank Student Loan Program TD Bank’s Cross-Border Student Package allows students to pay any fees (tuiti on, registra-ti on, housing, living expenses, etc.) online from Canada.

To apply to this student loan program please contact:

Karen Mann, I Manager Cross-Border Banking [email protected]

Financial Aid for Canadian Students

Maximum Loan (fi rst year) $60,000.00 CAD

Aggregate Maximum Loan $200,000.00 CAD

Loan Coverage

Canadian Government Student Loan Program Xavier University School of Medicine is approved by the Canadian government for their student loan programs. The Government of Canada, and most provincial or territorial governments, work together to deliver federal and provincial student loan and grant programs. We encourage Canadian applicants to apply for loans through their local governments. Informati on can be found at the web addresses below.

When applying for a loan to XUSOM, please reference our school code: ZPAO

Alberta

Student Aid Albertastudentaid.alberta.ca

Briti sh Colombia

StudentAidBCcanlearn.ca/eng/loans_grants/loans

Ontario

Ontario Student Assistance Programosap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal

All Other Provinces For general informati on regarding Canadian student loan programs, please visit the CanLearn website here:

www.canlearn.ca/eng/loans_grants/loans/index.shtml

If you are applying from another Canadian province, or have any other questi ons, please feel free to contact our Financial Aid department for further assistance.


Aruba CampusSanta Helenastraat #23 Oranjestad, ArubaDutch CaribbeanTEL: 297-588-7766Fax: 297-588-6222

North American Admissions Offi ce1000 Woodbury Road, Suite 109Woodbury, New York 11797 USA

TEL: 516-333-2224FAX: 516-921-1070

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Student Loans & Scholarships Available for Qualifi ed StudentsRegister For Open House Seminars: www.xusom.com

Pre-Med Program• 5 ½ years for moti vated high school or transfer students• Direct entry into the MD Program• Classroom work in Aruba• Clinical Rotati ons in the U.S. and Canada

MD Program• 4 years to earn your degree• 2 years in Aruba for Basic Sciences• 2 years in the U.S. and Canada for Clinical Rotati ons• USMLE Review Course

Nursing Program• 3 year accelerated BSN degree• Integrated classes with medical students• Clinical opportuniti es in the U.S and Aruba• NCLEX-RN Preparati on Program

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Xavier University Scholarship, Financial Aid & Loan Guide