Financial assistance is available in a variety of forms, including scholarships and awards, student loans, and research assistantships. Research assistantships generally are awarded each academic year on the basis of student merit and the department's need. Assistantships afford valuable experience in health services research and management projects. Research assistants work 10-20 hours per week and must apply for reappointment each year. Appointment as a research assistant provides a stipend and entitles students to resident tuition.
Opportunities also exist for part-time employment both on and off campus.
Further information and application forms for financial aid are available from the Office of Student Financial Aid. An active alumni association supports the program in a number of ways, including scholarships, consultation on curriculum, continuing education, research, and fund development. The association also functions as a network for persons entering the profession. Alumni serve as visiting faculty, consultants, and preceptors for summer internships, residencies, and fellowships. The department's alumni association also publishes the Alumni Directory and a monthly career opportunity mailing.