The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine makes every effort to ensure that students who are considered qualified to undertake and complete a dental education will have the opportunity to do so. Scholarship, grant, and loan funds are awarded according to the determined financial need of the individual. The School looks at the cost of a student's education as a commitment involving the student, his or her family, and the University. The School is dedicated to helping students finance a Penn Dental education in the most convenient and affordable way possible.
Financial assistance is available through a variety of resources.
The School of Dental Medicine and Penn's Center for Graduate and Professional Student Finance are available to assist you in locating sources according to your needs. To be eligible for need-based financial aid, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, most loan programs require some form of credit evaluation. Your credit history is one of the most important factors used in determining your eligibility for a loan. Any student who is in default on a previous educational loan is not eligible for future loans.