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TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

We understand that the high cost of attending medical school can seem overwhelming for students especially when looking at cumulative debt by the time of graduation. We aim to recruit the best candidates for our medical school, and it is important for us to find ways to limit the potential debt burden and not have cost be an obstacle to a high quality education. As a state institution, we have an in-state tuition rate that is lower than our private peer schools in the area. Most students enrolling at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UI COM) rely primarily on financial aid to fund their medical school education. Our Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) will work with students individually to try to make the process of funding their education as free from stress as possible.

For the cost of attendance and to learn more about the financial aid process, please visit our financial aid website.

SCHOLARSHIPS

At UI COM, fundraising for scholarships to make medical education more affordable is our priority. Students are not required to submit an additional application to be considered for scholarships. For the cost of attendance and to learn amore about the financial aid process, please visit our Institutional Scholarships page.

Research Scholarship

The Research Scholarship is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research as  evidenced by participating in research that has led to dissemination (presentation, poster, abstract,  manuscript) of new knowledge. Preference is given to the student with longitudinal engagement and a  high level of involvement (primary presenter, first author, etc.). The awardee must remain in good professional and academic standing within UI COM. 

Social Engagement Scholarship

The Social Engagement Scholarship is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in  community and social engagement as evidenced by a high level of commitment to volunteer work or  other community engagement. Preference is given to involvement in areas of interest to the UI COM  (promotion of health equity, promotion of pipeline programs to careers in medicine, advancing social  justice endeavors, addressing diversity and inclusion). The awardee must remain in good professional and academic standing within UI COM. 

College of Medicine Scholarship

The College of Medicine Scholarship is awarded to candidates who optimally embody the characteristics  of a UI COM student. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated tenacity, perseverance, mettle, and  resolution. The awardee must remain in good professional and academic standing within UI COM. 

UI COM Unity Scholarship

The UI COM Unity Scholarship is awarded to candidates who embody the spirit of the University of Illinois College of Medicine community (“UI COM-unity”) with special attention to our mission, values, and devotion to the elimination of health disparities. The awardee must remain in good professional and academic standing within UI COM.

Academic Scholarship

The Academic Scholarship is awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in scholastic achievement as demonstrated by high academic performance in undergraduate/graduate work and meaningful contributions to the advancement of science and medicine. The awardee must remain in good professional and academic standing within UI COM. 

Dean's Scholarship

The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated academic excellence and: have contributed significantly to scientific advancement, have contributed significantly to community and social engagement, and embodies the ideal characteristics of a UI COM student.