Looking at the tuition and expenses associated with any degree program can be overwhelming. No two School of Pharmacy students are the same, which is why our financial aid office works with individual applicants and families to develop personalized financial plans designed to help UW‒Madison students keep their dreams within reach.
For more information about financial aid in general, contact the department directly online, over the phone, or through the mail.
Office of Student Financial Aid
Email: finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-3060
Fax: (608) 262-9068
333 East Campus Mall #9701
Madison, WI 53715
https://financialaid.wisc.edu/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All candidates who apply to the School of Pharmacy and who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit the Financial Aid Office.
Scholarships
Both incoming and current students may be eligible for scholarships to offset the cost of their studies. These include money provided by alumni, donors, government programs, private institutions, and the university itself.
With generous support from donors, alumni, and other school of pharmacy and campus initiatives, over $500,000 in scholarships were offered to first-year PharmD students for the past academic year.
All incoming PharmD students are considered for scholarships using submitted application materials to determine scholarship eligibility. After applicants are selected for admission, a separate process determines scholarship awards. Scholarships are awarded throughout the rolling admissions cycle. Types of scholarships offered include:
- Resident & Nonresident Merit Scholarships
- Need-Based Scholarships
- AOP (Advanced Opportunity Program) Scholarships
The School of Pharmacy offers Admissions Scholarships to many admitted students who reside outside the State of Wisconsin. These scholarships significantly reduce the cost of tuition for our accepted nonresident students.
Continuing PharmD students (2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students) have the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships. See the link below for scholarship offerings 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.
The Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan is a credit-based educational loan available to professional students directly through the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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.