Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine is committed to helping students with the cost of medical education.
This year, we have awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to incoming students based on cumulative GPA, the competitiveness of the institution, and MCAT scores.
Student Financial Services provides information and counseling assistance to all students and applicants. and informs them of available loans and scholarships for which they are eligible.
TUSPM Student Financial Services: 215-777-5747
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The following loans are available to Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine students who apply for financial aid.
Direct Loans are low-interest rate loans for students provided by the Department of Education to assist in paying for educational costs. There are two types of loans offered under the direct loan program: Unsubsidized and Graduate Plus
A first and second year TUSPM student can borrow up to $42,722; third year students up to $47,167 and fourth year students up to $44,944 annually. The interest rate is set each year by the Department of Education and is fixed at that rate for the life of the loan. Interest accrues from the time funds are issued. Interest payments, however, do not need to be made until the loan goes into repayment.
Additional funding may be available to students whose cost of attendance is not met by the Unsubsidized loan and other means of funding. The interest rate is set each year by the Department of Education and is fixed at that rate for the life of the loan. Interest accrues from the time funds are issued. Interest payments, however, do not need to be made until the loan goes into repayment.
Please note that a Graduate Plus application must be completed each academic year if interested. A credit decision will be made upon the application's completion.
