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School of Pharmacy Students and Awarding Title VII Funds

Policy
Purpose: 

Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL) and Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS) are Title VII Federal Aid Programs.  Financial Aid and Scholarships (FAS) must follow policies established by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to administer these programs.  The FAS office sets the priority date and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) criteria.

Applies to: 

KU School of Pharmacy students, Graduate and Undergraduate levels

Campus: 
Lawrence
Wichita
Policy Statement: 

Eligibility

HPSL (Health Professional Student Loan)

  • Student must be admitted to the School of Pharmacy PharmD program.
  • Available to both Graduates and Undergraduates in the PharmD program.
  • Award ranges from $500 or up to Cost of Attendance.
  • Student must have an EFC of $8000 or less, including parental income information.
  • Student must have a complete financial aid file by the March 1st priority date.
  • Student must have remaining financial need after grants, scholarships, and fee reductions.

LDS (Loan for Disadvantaged Students)

  • Student must be admitted to the School of Pharmacy PharmD program.
  • Available to both Graduates and Undergraduates in the PharmD program.
  • Award ranges from $500 or up to Cost of Attendance.
  • Student must have parent information on FAFSA, even if Independent Undergraduate or Graduate student.
  • Student and parents must meet criteria set by HRSA, according to the income level chart.
  • Student must have a complete financial aid file by March 1st priority date.
  • Student must have remaining financial need after grants, scholarships, and fee reductions.
Contact: 

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
1502 Building
1502 Iowa Street
Lawrence, KS 66045
financialaid@ku.edu
785-864-4700

Approved by: 
Associate Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Approved on: 
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Effective on: 
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Review Cycle: 
Annual (As Needed)
Keywords: 
Pharmacy Awarding, Pharmacy Students and Awarding Title VII Aid, Awarding Title VII Aid, Title VII Aid
Change History: 
03/09/2023: Updated contact section.
12/12/2022: Reviewed; no updates.
12/09/2020: Reviewed policy; Updated eligibility and contact info.
11/16/2017: Updated approval section
03/20/2017: updated applies to, LDS, & contact section
09/09/2013
08/07/2012
08/24/2011
06/2009
Financial Categories: 
Student Financial Aid
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Student Life Categories: 
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