Exploring tuition and expenses is an important step in planning your educational journey. At the UW‒Madison School of Pharmacy, we understand that every student’s path is unique. Our financial aid office works with applicants to develop personalized financial plans designed to help PharmD students keep their dreams within reach.
For more information about financial aid, please contact:
Email: finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-3060
https://financialaid.wisc.edu/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
PharmD applicants who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. Also feel free to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid directly.
Scholarships
Both incoming and current students may qualify for scholarships to help offset the cost of their education. Funding comes from alumni, donors, government programs, private organizations, and the university.
Thanks to the generous support of donors, alumni, and various School of Pharmacy and campus initiatives, more than $900,000 in scholarships were awarded to first-year PharmD students last academic year.
All incoming PharmD applicants are automatically considered for scholarships based on their submitted application materials. Once admission decisions are made, a separate process determines scholarship awards, which are distributed throughout the rolling admissions cycle.
Available scholarship types include:
- Resident & Nonresident Merit Scholarships
- Need-Based Scholarships
- AOP (Advanced Opportunity Program) Scholarships
Select admitted students from outside Wisconsin may qualify for substantial merit-based scholarships, significantly lowering nonresident tuition expenses.
Continuing PharmD students (2nd, 3rd, and 4th years) are eligible to apply for additional scholarships. Please see the link below for details on scholarship opportunities for continuing students.
View Scholarships for Continuing PharmD Students
Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity
Our PharmD program participates in Minnesota/Wisconsin tuition reciprocity, which allows Minnesota residents to attend our program with discounted tuition rates, avoiding non-resident tuition.
For updated Minnesota reciprocity information, please go to Minnesota-Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity Agreement Application.
Student Loans
Students and parents wishing to pursue loans for higher education have a number of choices at their disposal.
Federal Direct Loans
Direct Unsubsidized loans are available to professional students such as PharmD students and are NOT based on financial need.
Institutional Loans
Institutional loans are offered by and repaid to UW‒Madison. The loans are based on financial need, and interest does not accrue while you, the borrower, are in an in-school, grace, or deferment status. The Health Professional Pharmacy Loan is an example of an Institutional loan offered to PharmD students at UW-Madison. Interested students must have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) submitted by May.
Private Loans
Private student loans are meant to provide additional funds after you have applied for and exhausted your federal financial aid options.
Students who are members of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) may apply for loans through the foundation. Please visit the NCPA’s website for more information.
Our financial counselors can help you determine whether loans are a viable option to pursue, and to help you understand both the immediate benefits and long-term costs associated with them.
Questions about our program?
Check our FAQ page for detailed answers to common questions.