Priority is given to Pharmacy students. Though most merit awards do not consider financial need, the University reserves the right to use financial need as a determining component for eligibility as it deems fit. Students receiving these awards at the time of matriculation must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA average each semester to continue to be eligible. Students granted these awards after matriculation must maintain at 3.2 GPA cumulative average. Athletic Grants Athletic grants are determined by the USP Athletic Department.
Athletic awards are contingent upon the requirements and standards of that office.
If these standards are not met, the athletic grant may be rescinded. Should this happen, the rescinded athletic scholarship may not be compensated for by other financial aid. These grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office. Federal Perkins Loan Federal Perkins Loans are awarded by the Financial Aid Office. The student must sign a promissory note before the loan can be credited.