2022/2023 Graduate Medical Sciences Financial Aid Application

Did you complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA?*

Yes
No

This application can only be completed after you complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA, and submit it to Boston University. Please come back after you submit the 2022-2023 FAFSA

I understand

Name*

First Last

BU ID*

Enter BU ID using the following format: U12-34-5678

Email address*

Enter your BU email address. If you do not have a BU email address, you may enter another email account

Fall 2022 Semester Anticipated Credits*

Spring 2023 Semester Anticipated Credits*

Are you planning to be Certified Full Time for the Fall 2022 semester?*

Yes
No

A student registered for less than twelve (12) credits who is otherwise engaged in full-time study or research related to the completion of degree requirements, or who is gaining competence in the field of study, may be certified as a full-time student.

Are you planning to be Certified Full Time for the Spring 2023 semester?*

Yes
No

A student registered for less than twelve (12) credits who is otherwise engaged in full-time study or research related to the completion of degree requirements, or who is gaining competence in the field of study, may be certified as a full-time student.

As a Certified Full Time (CFT) student for Fall 2022, you must receive approval from your department and the GMS Registrar before you can receive Federal Direct Loans. More information about this process will be sent to you in this application's confirmation email.*

I am applying for Federal Direct Loans, and I will review the instructions for CFT Federal Direct Loan eligibility, being sent to me in the confirmation email.
I do not plan on receiving Federal Direct Loans while I am CFT

As a Certified Full Time (CFT) student for Spring 2023, you must receive approval from your department and the GMS Registrar before you can receive Federal Direct Loans. More information about this process will be sent to you in this application's confirmation email.*

I am applying for Federal Direct Loans, and I will review the instructions for CFT Federal Direct Loan eligibility, being sent to me in the confirmation email.
I do not plan on receiving Federal Direct Loans while I am CFT

Based on your reported Fall 2022 anticipated credits, you will be ineligible for federal financial aid. In order to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled in six or more credits for the Fall 2022 semester.*

I understand that I will be ineligible to receive federal financial aid for the Fall 2022 semester, based on my anticipated credits.

Based on your reported Spring 2023 anticipated credits, you will be ineligible for federal financial aid. In order to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled in six or more credits for the Spring 2023 semester.*

I understand that I will be ineligible to receive federal financial aid for the Spring 2023 semester, based on my anticipated credits.

Other Resources Received*

Check all outside resources that you anticipate receiving for the 2021/2022 year

For all funds selected above, please provide the dollar amount you anticipate to receive for the 2022/2023 year. Do not include any scholarship you received from GMS

Are you receiving any stipends for the 2022/2023 academic year?*

Yes
No

If you answered "Yes" to the stipend question above, provide the department(s) funding your stipend(s)

Federal Direct Loan Request*

If you choose to receive the Federal Student Loan, you will be able to reduce any or all of your loan funding at a later time.

If you enroll at GMS, would you be interested in being reviewed for Federal Work Study?*

Yes
No
Don't know

Federal Work Study allows students to work 5-15 hours per week to help pay for out of pocket expenses. After registration for the Fall 2022 semester, eligible students will receive notice of their receipt of Federal Work Study

Did you receive Federal Work Study in the previous year, while attending GMS?*

Yes
No

Are you a Physician Assistant Student?*

Yes
No

Will Spring 2023 be your first semester in the PA program?*

Yes
No

You may be eligible for $20,500 in Direct Loans, which will be towards your Spring 2023 charges. Please be aware that in future semesters, Direct Loan disbursements will be limited to $10,250 per semester.*

I understand that, if I'm eligible, the $20,500 Direct Loan disbursement in the Spring Semester will only be a one-time occurrence.

You may be eligible for $20,500 in Direct Loans. If eligible, the Direct Loans will be disbursed evenly between both semesters, maximum of $10,250 per semester.*

I understand that, if I'm eligible, the Direct Loan will be disbursed evenly between both Fall and Spring semesters.

Health Insurance*

I plan on purchasing health insurance through Boston University
I am covered with health insurance from outside BU, and will waive the charge.

All students enrolled in 9 credits or more are required by Massachusetts Law to be covered by health insurance. Are you planning on purchasing health insurance for the current academic year, or are you covered by an external source?