Financial Aid

Duke University School of Medicine is committed to meeting the demonstrated financial need of applicants based upon federal and institutional policies and procedures. In a recent academic year, approximately 82% of the total student enrollment received financial assistance from sources other than parents. Grants, scholarships and loans from all sources to medical students totaled over $14 million. Over $6.5 million of these funds were from Duke University School of Medicine sources of which over $4.5 million were in scholarships/grants.

Our Office of Financial Aid offers a variety of grants and loans to meet 100 percent of each accepted student's demonstrated need. In addition, we award a number of scholarships based solely on academic merit--in fact, at least 20 percent of Duke medical students receive merit-based scholarships.

During admissions interviews, students receive information regarding the financial aid application process. At the time of acceptance, all students are mailed a reminder letter of the process. The application consists of filing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, submitting the Need Access form, and submitting both the parent's and student's most recent federal tax returns. After determining the applicant's need, the Financial Aid Office will evaluate a financial aid package, typically composed of federal loans and School of Medicine grants or scholarships. We strongly urge that you look for outside scholarships as this helps to alleviate loan burdens. Duke students also have a unique opportunity to receive funding for third-year research.

For information on grants, scholarships and loans, current medical school costs, and more, visit DukeMed's Financial Aid Web Site.