Scholarships and Financial Aid
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID NC State’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) partners with the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to provide resources for students who otherwise would not be able to afford to complete their doctor of veterinary medicine degree. ELIGIBILITY
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be eligible to receive financial aid at NC
In order to receive any federal funds, students must
State University, students must meet the following
complete the Free Application for Federal Student
requirements:
Aid (FAFSA). Applicants who anticipate the need for
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program or
financial aid should complete the FAFSA online.
approved teacher licensure program. Non-degree students, including those in certificate programs, NDS
The NC State University Title IV Financial Aid code to
and PBS are not eligible for assistance.
use when completing the FAFSA is 002972.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen.
Students will be able to complete their FAFSA
• Must be making satisfactory progress toward
beginning October 1st, using their prior-prior year
completion of your degree.
(PPY) tax return. The priority deadline for completing
• May not be in default on any federal education loan
FAFSA is March 1st.
or owe an overpayment of a federal education grant. • If applicable, must be registered for the Selective
Within two weeks of submitting the FAFSA, students
Service.
should check MyPACK Portal to confirm that FAFSA was received. FAFSA processing can take up to four
DETERMINING NEED
weeks to complete. It is important for students to
A student’s financial need is determined by the
check their emails regularly. If selected for verification,
information listed on the FAFSA. The Federal
students must submit all documents to the OSFA as
Processing Center calculates an expected family
soon as possible (within 14 days is recommended)
contribution (EFC) using a formula based on the information provided. The OSFA uses an estimated
Financial Aid Awards for eligible students will be
cost of attendance minus EFC to determine the
posted beginning the first week of June.
student’s level of need.
COST OF ATTENDANCE Based on 2019-2020 Academic Year 2016-2017 (First year students)
NC Residents
Out of State Residents
Tuition & Fees
$18,516
$43,753
Books & Supplies
$1,500
$1,500
Living Allowance
$13,039
$13,039
Personal Expenses/Travel
$4,914
$4,914
Loan Fees
$344
$344
TOTAL
$38,313
$63,550
2016-2017 (Second year students)
NC Residents
Out of State Residents*
Tuition & Fees
$18,516
$43,753
Books & Supplies
$1,700
$1,700
Living Allowance
$13,039
$13,039
Personal Expenses/Travel
$4,914
$4,914
Loan Fees
$344
$344
TOTAL
$38,513
$63,750
2016-2017 (Third year students)
NC Residents
Out of State Residents*
Tuition & Fees
$18,516
$43,753
Books & Supplies
$4,600
$4,600
Living Allowance
$13,039
$13,039
Personal Expenses/Travel
$4,914
$4,914
Loan Fees
$344
$344
TOTAL
$41,413
$66,650
2016-2017 (Fourth year students)
NC Residents
Out of State Residents*
Tuition & Fees
$18,516
$43,753
Books & Supplies
$1,850
$1,850
Living Allowance
$13,039
$13,039
Personal Expenses/Travel
$4,914
$4,914
*Out of State Residents
The majority of out of state residents successfully apply for legal residency and in-state tuition after completing their first year in the DVM program. More information about the requirements can be found online at: https://grad.ncsu.edu/admissions/residency
TYPES OF AID GRADUATE SCHOOL DIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM Diversity is an inclusive collection of individuals and groups who bring varied human characteristics, backgrounds, interests and points of view to enrich the university community. The overarching goal of having a diverse university community is to better educate our students to be active, informed, productive participants in a pluralistic society and interdependent world. The purpose of the UNC Campus Scholarship Program and the Diversity Graduate Assistance Grant programs is to promote diversity at the graduate level at North Carolina State University.
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships for DVM students are available on a limited basis through funds made possible by gifts from private benefactors as well as group donations. Scholarships are awarded by the Faculty Scholarship Committee based on demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA) and academic achievement. In addition, some scholarships may require additional criteria established by the scholarship’s donor, such as interest in a particular species or type of veterinary practice, community and volunteer involvement, or student activities.
UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS If your cost of attendance is not met by other aid, you are eligible for a Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan. The maximum loan limit for a DVM student is $40,500. DVM students may borrow up to the loan limit or the cost of attendance, whichever is less. if you accept the Unsubsidized Loan, interest will accrue while you are enrolled. You are not required to make payments on the loan as long as you remain enrolled at least half time.
PLUS LOANS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan is a Federal loan program which allows Graduate and Professional students to borrow a low interest federally backed student loan when Federal Direct Loan eligibility has been exhausted. The Graduate PLUS Loan can be used to pay for the total cost of attendance minus any financial aid you’ve already been awarded. Eligibility for the Graduate PLUS Loan is largely dependent on the borrower’s credit rating and history. There is no form to submit to NC State; students should go to https://StudentLoans.gov to complete the PLUS Request Process/Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling.
RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES Admitted non-resident DVM students can apply for in-state tuition after completing their first year in the DVM program. More information about the requirements can be found online at: https://grad.ncsu.edu/admissions/residency/
ANNABLE SCHOLAR KATE THOMPSON COMMITTED TO SERVING OTHERS For her commitment to service, Kate Thompson,
Describing the scholarship as life-changing, Thompson
a member of the NC State College of Veterinary
revealed that she cried when she learned that she had
Medicine’s Class of 2019, received the Michele M.
been selected, adding that she got the news on her
and Ross M. Annable Scholarship. The Annables
birthday. Initially admitted as an out-of-state student
established the scholarship endowment in 2016, which
with an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State
covers up to half the cost of tuition and fees for doctor
University, Thompson has worked as many as four jobs
of veterinary medicine candidates.
in addition to keeping up with her demanding studies
The need-based scholarship encourages recipients to
and volunteering with various student organizations.
lend their time and talent to their communities and to serve animals and animal owners with compassion.
The scholarship considerably alleviates financial stress, and allowed Thompson to focus more on academic
That description perfectly fits Thompson, who has a
work and student service organizations. Since she had
passion for volunteering and for the health and well-
done everything from working in animal shelters to
being of rescue animals. Her ultimate goal is to have
tutoring high school math students to pet-sitting, the
a practice involved with animal behavior and shelter
scholarship provided a welcome respite from juggling
medicine.
so many responsibilities and accruing additional student loan debt.
PACK
SUPPORT At NC State, our scholarship support is an important way to alleviate the economic burden of the cost of education. In addition, In-state DVM tuition and fees at NC State are the lowest in the nation, and out-of-state students can achieve in-state status after one year. This gives our graduates tremendous opportunity they start their careers.
In the past year
284 OF 396 enrolled students applied for scholarships,
72% received
one or more awards. Total Donor and CVM Scholarships
$ 566,121 External Support
$ 67,000 Total Support
$ 633,121
That left more time for Thompson to do what she came
For example, she arranged for renowned animal
to NC State to do. As president of the campus chapter
behavior expert Temple Grandin to come to campus to
of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior,
deliver a lecture. Beyond that, having had experience
which deals with the treatment of behavior problems
with autism in her own family, she asked Grandin,
in companion animals, including anxiety disorders and
herself on the autism spectrum, to give a second
compulsive behaviors.
lecture on the topic of autistic minds. Thompson’s uncle and her cousin, Ross, who is also on the autism
Knowledge of animal behavior is especially important
spectrum, flew to Raleigh from Texas to attend the
for decreasing animal shelter populations and
presentation. In her scholarship application, Thompson
increasing adoption numbers, both of which are near
wrote eloquently of the experience.
and dear to Thompson’s heart. “Watching the impact this event had on people’s She is especially grateful for the Annable Scholarship
lives was incredibly meaningful. Most of my previous
putting such emphasis on community service. Many
community service focused on improving animal
scholarships have very specific criteria, such as area
welfare: donation drives, adopt-a-thons, etc. Ross
of medical specialization and geographic location,
showed me how animal-centered community
which narrows the list of available opportunities. So
service can improve human welfare. I am already
the Annable Scholarship was a welcome alternative for
brainstorming new ways to connect my passion for
someone as focused on service as Thompson.
animals with my desire to better people’s lives.”
CONTACT: OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
Mailing Address: NC State University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid 2016 Harris Hall, Box 7302 Raleigh, NC 27695-7302 Phone: 919.515.2421 Fax: 919.515.8422 Email: financialaid@ncsu.edu
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