a.  Graduate Student Loans

As graduate students, physical therapy students are not eligible for federal grants, such as, Pell, SEOG, ACG, National Smart, nor assistance via Federal Perkins Loan Program, or the Federal Work-Study Program. A graduate student, if otherwise eligible, may receive federal student loans up to $20,500 per academic year. A graduate student may also borrow funds through the Graduate PLUS Loan program. Note that the Graduate PLUS Program is a credit-based program, which requires that the student successfully pass a credit check before funds can be administered.

However, the loan assistance from both programs (if otherwise eligible) cannot exceed the total cost of education minus other forms of aid received. To apply for federal loans, students must complete (each January) the Free Application for Student Aid (i.e. FAFSA) at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. All students must also electronically sign the FAFSA, by using their personal identification number (i.e. PIN). To receive a PIN, apply at: www.PIN.ed.gov.

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships should you have additional questions about the financial aid process, including, applicable deadline dates at: 757-727-5635 or 5632 or toll-free at 1-800-624-3341. Please also the financial aid office website: www.hamptonu.edu, click on Departments/Offices, then, select Financial Aid.

b.   Lilly Foundation Scholarship For Physical Therapy Students

This scholarship is given to four qualified physical therapy students each year. Awards are made in the beginning of the Spring Semester in the first year of study. The amount of the scholarship is $2,500.00 / year for three years.

c.   Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

Scholarship for Disadvantaged Student (SDS) is a Federal Grant to the Physical Therapy Program. The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year depending on the amount of funds granted to the SDS Program by Congress. It is based on financial need. An average amount is $500.00 - $4,000.00 per year.

d.  Other Sources

Other sources of financial assistance for students may be available from Research Grants obtained by Faculty.

Registration for classes must be in person on August 27, 2004. Further information regarding class schedules will be mailed.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for Physical Therapy students for the academic year (Fall, Spring and Summer) is approximately $13,315.00.

The University has an apartment complex, The Hampton Harbor Apartments, with two bedrooms and two baths. These apartments are designed for sharing (separate phone lines).