Finding funding to pay for academic training can be a daunting task. SPH faculty and staff are committed to helping our students find funding opportunities. The following sections link to a variety of potential funding sources. For further assistance, please contact us.

Expected costs
Types of financial aid
How to apply for financial aid
Financing FAQs
Workshops

Types of financial aid

Scholarships/Awards/Fellowships

"Gift money" awarded on the basis of academic achievement or a combination of merit and financial need.  

• SPH scholarships/awards
• Graduate student tuition support
  
• Graduate student fellowships and funding
• Other fellowships
  

Grants

"Gift money" from School, University, and other funds awarded to support research or training opportunities and based on merit and/or need.

• GrantSource Library    
• SPH Office of Research
• UNC Graduate School
• Travel funds
• Department based (Contact your department's student services staff.)
• Graduate School Transportation Grants
  

Employment

Money earned in return for work contributions via a variety of mechanisms or settings, including assistantships, fellowships, community service agencies, or off-campus jobs.          

            UNC School of Public Health eRecruiting Employment Database

Loans

Money borrowed from University or federal loan programs or other lenders.

            UNC Scholarships and Student Aid

How to apply for financial aid

To qualify for many University funding sources, all students (including distance education students) must apply for financial aid via the university's Office of Scholarships and Student Aid (OSSA).  Regardless of your financial need, it may be worthwhile to apply for financial aid to ensure that you are eligible for as many opportunities as possible.  Even merit-related aid distributed via OSSA requires you to submit a FAFSA form.  Be sure to check with your department for additional financial forms that may be required for specific aid sources.

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Financing Workshops

Several workshops are offered throughout the year to assist students with funding issues.  In 2008-09, the following workshops will be offered through SPH:

Finding Funding for School of Public Health Students
September 15, 11:30-1:00 & October 14, 11:30-1:00, Rosenau 201A
A hands-on workshop to learn about online funding resources.  Presented by Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library.

Finding Funding for International SPH Students
September 30, 12-1:30, Rosenau 201A
A hands-on workshop to learn about online funding resources for international students studying in the US.  Presented by Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library.

Tax Preparation Advice for Graduate Students
March 19, 11:30-12:30, MHRC 3005
Professional tax advisors will present "just in time" advice for preparing your 2008 taxes as well as provide additional tips for students' future tax needs.

Also, check the Graduate School for additional workshops, including establishing NC Residency, Health Insurance, and Funding 101.

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