Financial Resources

External Resources

Office of Student Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Advisor: Sheila Hawkey Page
11 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-1600
Telephone: 573-882-7506
FAX: 573-884-5335
e-mail: hawkeypages@missouri.edu

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The Mizzou Office for Financial Success is a service of the Personal Financial Planning Department dedicated to improving the financial well-being of individuals and families by providing affordable, unbiased education and counseling in all areas of personal finance. This service is FREE for MU students. Dr. Mark Oleson, Director. Reach them by email.

Financial Aid

Several loans and scholarships are available to veterinary medical students from various sources. Last year, the MU College of Veterinary Medicine awarded more than $300,000 of awards and scholarships to students from endowments given to and managed by the College. Emergency loans may be available on an immediate basis from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary.

MU has numerous scholarship and loan funds. Information on these funds is available from:

Sheila Hawkey Page
Financial Aid Advisor
11 Jesse Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
(573)882-7506
(800)225-6075 in Missouri
e-mail: hawkeypages@missouri.edu

OR

Office of Academic Affairs
W-203 Veterinary Medicine Building
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
(573)884-6774

College Based Scholarships and Awards
Loans
Student Employment
Fees and Expenses

College Based Scholarships and Awards

In 2005-06 more than $150,000 was awarded to VM-1 students at matriculation and more than $200,000 was awarded to VM-2 to VM-4 students. Awards are based on academic achievements, financial need or both.

Loans

Students should establish themselves as professional students before applying for money from the funds available to veterinary medicine. To apply for the Health Professional Loan, Perkins Loan, or the Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (subsidized or unsubsidized student loans), students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For details, contact the Director of Financial Aid, 11 Jesse Hall, Columbia, Mo. 65211.

Health Professions Student Loan Program (HPSL) — HPSL loans are federal loans and are borrowed directly from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Eligibility is determined by information the student and his or her parents provide on the FAFSA. The yearly maximum is set by the Student Financial Aid Office, not to exceed financial need. HPSL loans have a five percent interest rate and a twelve-month grace period. The Department of Health and Human Services makes the in-school and grace period interest payments. You must include parental financial information on your FAFSA regardless of age, marital status, or dependency status.

Perkins Loan — This is a federal loan borrowed directly from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Eligibility is determined by the information provided on the FAFSA by the student. The yearly maximum is set by the Student Financial Aid Office, not to exceed the $6,000 federal allowed maximum. This loan has a five percent interest rate and a nine-month grace period. The Department of Health and Human Services makes the in-school and grace period interest payments.

Ford Federal Direct Loan Program-Subsidized Loan (FFDL-S) — FFDL-S's are loans borrowed from the federal government and are based on eligibility determined by the FAFSA. The yearly maximum is $8,500, and for new borrowers, the interest rate is variable with an 8.25 percent ceiling. The federal government makes the in-school and grace period interest payments. There is a six-month grace period after graduating or dropping below half-time enrollment.

Ford Federal Direct Loan Program-Unsubsidized Loan (FFDL-U) — FFDL-U loans are federal loans borrowed directly from the federal government. Eligibility is based on the cost of education. A FAFSA is required. The yearly maximum is $30,000, plus any amount you did not borrow on the FFDL-S, or a total maximum of $38,500 for the two programs. The interest rate for new borrowers is variable with an 8.25 percent ceiling. Students are responsible for the in-school and grace period interest payments, but they can be deferred. There is a six-month grace period after graduating or dropping below half-time enrollment.

Graduate Plus — The Federal PLUS Loan for Graduate & Professional Students is a new option for aid year 2006-2007. The amount you can borrow is based on yearly cost minus other financial aid. You must meet certain credit criteria. For more information please see our website at http://www.sfa.missouri.edu.

Student Employment

Many students work part time while attending school. Because of the higher number of classroom and laboratory hours required of veterinary medical students, it is recommended that outside work be kept at a minimum, especially during the first year. Some students are employed on research projects in laboratories and in clinics. Other students find employment for board, or room and board. The Office of Financial Aid, 11 Jesse Hall, provides information and assistance to students seeking part-time work. If you have questions regarding student employment call (573) 882-7506.

Fees and Expenses

The following schedule lists fees and estimated expenses for the year 2007-2008.

VM-1, First Year (August-July)

• Fees (32 Hours) $15,754
• Room & Board $8,720
• Books & Supplies $1,433
• Personal & Transport. $5,848

TOTAL IN-STATE $31,755

Non-resident tuition $14,372

TOTAL OUT-OF-STATE $46,127

VM-2, Second Year (August-July)

• Fees (32 Hours) $15,754
• Room & Board $10,464
• Books & Supplies $2,120
• Personal & Transport. $7,016

TOTAL IN-STATE $35,354

Non-resident tuition $14,372

TOTAL OUT-OF-STATE $49,726

VM-3, Third Year (July-July)

• Fees (32 Hours) $15,754
• Room & Board $10,464
• Books & Supplies $2,880
• Personal & Transport. $7,016

TOTAL IN-STATE $36,114

Non-resident tuition $14,372

TOTAL OUT-OF-STATE $50,486

VM-4, Fourth Year (July-May)

• Fees (32 Hours) $15,754
• Room & Board $9,592
• Books & Supplies $3,620
• Personal & Transport. $6,432

TOTAL IN-STATE $35,398

Non-resident tuition $14,372

TOTAL OUT-OF-STATE $49,770

Detailed information on fees and expenses, including supplemental fees, is furnished in the Schedule of Courses. Upon request, the Admissions Office, 230 Jesse Hall, Columbia , Mo. 65211 will furnish the pamphlet, Residency and Educational Fee Rules.

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine provides students with high quality binocular microscopes that meet College requirements and receive periodic maintenance. IBM and Apple or compatible computers are available for student use in two computer laboratories.

The University reserves the right to modify by increase or decrease the fees charged for attendance and other services at the University, including but not limited to educational fees, at any time when in the discretion of the governing board the same is in the best interest of the University, provided that no increases can or will be effective unless approved by the governing board not less than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the academic term (semester, etc.) to which the fees are applicable and such increase does not exceed ten (10) percent over the fee level existing immediately prior to the increase, with all modification of fees to be effective irrespective as to whether fees have or have not been paid by or on behalf of a student prior to the effective date of the modification.

For more information contact:

Sheila Hawkey-Page
11 Jesse Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-7506
1-800-225-6075 in Missouri

Or

Office of Academic Affairs
W-203 Veterinary Medicine Bldg.
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-6774