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Non-citizen studentsResources
Students who do not hold US citizenship or permanent residency are faced with a challenge with health professions programs because there are fewer slots available and those programs want to know your plan to finance your education. Non-citizens are not eligible for many federal financial aid programs, so there is a greater burden on the student to pay tuition and other expenses. The National Association for Advisors in the Health Professions has an informative article about these obstacles as well as a list of policies from allopathic medical programs. Pharmacy school applicants should look at this website resource. Similar policies are likely in place for the other professions. Eligible students should also contact the Office of Postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships to see if they are eligible for merit-based graduate scholarships. Many of these scholarships are very competitive and require an accomplished record of academic achievement and community service. Through the NIH Graduate Partnership Program, MSTP (MD/PhD) applicants are also encouraged to apply for these postgraduate fellowships, and winners can usually defer their entry into medical school while having their scholarship research count towards their Ph.D. degree. Clark University's Prehealth Program website lists many resources for financing a health professional education. Graduate and doctoral programs in the sciences (earning a Ph.D. to pursue a research-based career) also welcome international students. Many doctoral research programs even offer a stipend for matriculating students (regardless of citizenship). |
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