Cost and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
At USP we provide assistance to make this educational investment affordable for you. Our entire staff is here to help walk you through every step of the process.
Our financial aid program provides assistance in the form of scholarships and grants, loans and part-time employment for students whose resources are insufficient to meet the cost of education. We review all applications and award assistance in the forms and amounts most appropriate to your needs based on your financial situation and program of study.
If you have applied for admission, or if you are a continuing student, we suggest that you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which must be completed in order for you to be considered for financial assistance. The FAFSA may be completed online, or you can request a hard copy by calling 800.4FED.AID. The FAFSA can be submitted no sooner than January 1, and the priority submission date is March 15 annually.
The following are approximate costs for the 2009–2010 academic year for students living on campus.
| 2009–10 Estimated Costs (for students living on campus) |
| Tuition |
$28,190 * |
| Fees |
$1,440 |
| Room and Board |
$11,600 - based on double room occupancy |
| *A professional-year differential is assessed for students enrolled in the professional phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, or Master of Occupational Therapy programs. |
| For a detailed tuition and fee schedule, please see the Controller's Office website. |
Related Links
- Federal Stafford Loan | Federal Parent PLUS Loan | Federal Graduate PLUS Loan | MPN |: Click here.
- PHEAA State Grants: Click here.
- Federal Perkins Loan Entrance Counseling: Click here.
- USP's Loan Comparison Chart: Click here.
- The National Consumer Law Center's "Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project": Click here.
- Comprehensive information on all aspects of financial aid, including College Cost Projectors and Loan Calculators: Click here.