The Health Sciences Center does recognize and administer other programs over which it has no authority to determine qualifications or amounts. Scholarships offered by persons or organizations that determine the recipient and amount, but require the funds to be handled through the Health Sciences Center are welcome. The Veterans Administration officer for the Health Sciences Center is the Registrar who certifies enrollment and academic load of veterans. The Veterans Administration determines the amount. Louisiana Vocational Rehabilitation program provides fee payments and other support to eligible participants.
Information is available through local state vocational rehabilitation offices.
Service Oriented Scholarships and Loans, such as the National Health Service Corps and Military scholarships, and the Louisiana Medical Student Tuition Payment Program, provide extensive funding in exchange for future service or practice commitments. Additional information regarding these programs is available in the Student Financial Aid Office. Back to top of page Emergency Loans Short-term loans for use in emergency situations relating to education are available through the Office of Student Affairs of each school in the Health Sciences Center. Processing time for checks is two working days following loan approval. Back to top of page Aid Disbursement Loan or Grant checks may be disbursed to registered students only.