Financial Assistance
The Department of Health Sciences is dedicated to empowering students from all backgrounds, particularly those facing financial challenges, to achieve their educational and professional aspirations. Recognizing the importance of accessible education, the department actively strives to provide resources, guidance, and support to help students navigate financial barriers.
We encourage all students to take the first step in securing financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This essential tool opens the door to financial aid opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. The application is simple and available online.
UNC’s school code is 002974.
UNC’s school code is 002974.
Remember, your future in health sciences is within reach. Let us support you on your journey to success!
Department of Health Sciences Awards
Application opens: April 15, 2025 | Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
To be considered for the June C. Allcott Leadership Development Award, you will need to submit an essay via the electronic link and upload a recommendation letter. In the essay, please describe your past, present, and/or proposed community service. Community service is broadly understood as making helpful connections with people to improve a person’s or community’s quality of life, to bring comfort, or to broaden one’s perspective. Community service may be in any arena and is not restricted to health projects. No FAFSA required.
For the Thorpe/Mitchell Leadership Award, you will need to write a supplemental essay telling us about you, your history, and your professional goals after completing your degree. For 2025 only students in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Speech and Hearing Sciences programs can apply. Only newly admitted students can apply for the Thorpe-Mitchell award. No FAFSA required.
These scholarships are awarded by the different divisions. For 2025 the divisions awarding scholarships are Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Physical Therapy, and Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science. To find out more information on the division/program scholarship, please contact your division directly. A FASFA must be completed using school code 002974.
How to Apply for DHS Scholarships
Scholarship, Grant, and Award Information
Financial Aid Committee
- Laine Stewart: Division of Clinical Laboratory Science
- Linn Wakeford: Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
- Judy Schmidt: Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
- Lisa Johnston: Division of Physical Therapy
- Lauren Noble: Division of Radiologic Science
- Hannah Siburt: Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences
- Jenny Elfering: Physician Assistant Studies
- Eileen Burker: Student Services
- Kimberly Capri: Student Services
- Perry Studevent: Student Services