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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gillings School of Global Public Health
170 Rosenau Hall, CB #7400
135 Dauer Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400
919-966-3215
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GILLINGS SCHOOL OF GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
170 Rosenau Hall | CB 7400 | 135 Dauer Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400 | 919.966.3215
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Costs and funding

Finding funding to pay for academic training can be a daunting task. SPH faculty and staff are committed to helpingstudents find funding opportunities. This page features information and resources on:

Expected costs 

The university provides estimated costs of attendance to help undergraduate and graduate students anticipate expenses while attending UNC. Please note that these estimates do not reflect current Public Health tuition. Please visit the University Cashier's website for information on important dates, tuition, fees and student billing related policies.

Types of financial aid

Scholarships/awards/fellowships | Grants
Employment | Loans | Other support

Scholarships/awards/fellowships
"Gift money" awarded on the basis of academic achievement or a combination of merit and financial need.  
Diversity Matters

The resources featured on this page include opportunities focused on increasing diversity among public health professionals. 

Examples

  • The School's Alumni Association President's Challenge Scholarship
  • North Carolina Native American Incentive Grant
  • Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
Grants
"Gift money" from School, University, and other funds awarded to support research or training opportunities and based on merit and/or need.

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.         

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

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.

Workshops

Several workshops are offered throughout the year to assist students with funding issues.  In 2009-10, the following workshops were presented by Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library:
Also, check the Graduate School and GrantSource Library for additional workshops, including on establishing N.C. residency, health insurance, and funding.

 

 
Last updated November 04, 2009
 
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