Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid Office, located at 190 White Hall with the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions, offers financial counseling services and advice on how to fund your medical education through scholarships and loans. If you need assistance with financial aid, please call 937-775-2934 or email som_finaid@wright.edu to schedule an appointment or to speak with a member of the BSOM Financial Aid team.
Apply for Financial Aid
File your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for federal loans and institutional need-based scholarships. If you are seeking a graduate degree, you are eligible for the unsubsidized direct and graduate PLUS loan programs.
Learn more: Eligibility for Financial Aid | Important Dates | Student Loans
Complete Outstanding Financial Aid Requirements
After we review your FAFSA information, you may have additional requirements to complete before an award is offered. You will be notified of outstanding requirements through your official Wright State email, so be sure to check it often. Use the following instructions to access your list of outstanding financial aid requirements.
- Login to WINGS at https://portal.wright.edu/
- Click on the Financial Aid tile located under Your Launchpad
- You have arrived on the Home Tab of the financial aid dashboard.
- Select the appropriate Award Year from the drop-down list at the top right corner of the screen.
- On the Home Tab, under Student Requirements you can view your Unsatisfied and Satisfied Requirements needed to finalize your financial aid.
- Some Unsatisfied Requirements will appear as a link for you to obtain more information about the request.
View and Accept Your Financial Aid Offer
Once all requirements are complete, your financial aid offer will be prepared beginning in the spring before the start of the academic year. You must be admitted into the Boonshoft School of Medicine before a financial aid offer can be determined.
We will notify you of your award notice through your Wright State email. Use the following instructions to view and accept your financial aid offer.
- Login to WINGS at https://portal.wright.edu/
- Click on the Financial Aid tile located under Your Launchpad
- Select the appropriate Award Year from the drop-down list at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select the Award Offer tab.
- Read all of the messages that appear above your financial aid awards. Some of the aid listed will also include hyper links for more information about the type of aid you are offered
- Take Action on each type of financial aid then scroll down to the bottom of the page to click the Submit button after you Take Action on offered aid.
Financial aid offers can be broken down into sections. Only sections that pertain to you will appear. These sections can include:
- Grants and Scholarships to Pay for College is considered gift aid. This is aid that does not need to be repaid. You can Take Action on the gift aid by selecting Accept or Decline. Most grants are already accepted on your behalf.
- Loans are a type of aid that has to be repaid. You can Take Action by selecting Accept, Decline or Modify. Choose modify if you wish to borrow a lesser amount that what is offered. If you accept a loan be sure to visit the Home tab to complete additional requirements to finalize your loan. Examples of loan requirements include entrance loan counseling and a master promissory note. Remember, you must be enrolled half-time to be eligible for federal direct loans.
Apply for Scholarships
Institutional scholarships
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine awards scholarships that require no application from you. The selection is made from information gathered from the AMCAS application and/or from the FAFSA. When you apply for financial aid, you are automatically considered for all Boonshoft School of Medicine scholarship programs for which you are eligible.
External scholarships
An external scholarship is a scholarship granted by an external donor—for example, an employer, church, or club.
Learn more: External Scholarships
Service commitment scholarships
These scholarships provide tuition and living expense support in exchange for a work commitment after residency. The work commitment typically is for the same number of years as the scholarship. Examples include:
- Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarships
- National Health Service Corps Scholarship
Estimate Your Expenses
The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions has prepared a worksheet that can help you estimate your medical school expenses and the amount of loan you may incur for the year.
Tuition & fees for first-year students for 2024-2025*
| Annual Expenses | Ohio Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Instructional & General) |
$44,380 | $67,010 |
| Other Fees | $7,150 | $7,150 |
| Total | $51,530 | $74,160 |
Manage your Financial Aid and Student Account Information
Complete the FAFSA all outstanding requirements for your financial aid so that it can be credited to your student account by the time you receive your billing statement. This credit is referred to as a financial aid "memo" or "authorization." Your financial aid will apply (disburse) to your student billing account on the first day of classes for first-year students but no more than 10 days before the start of classes for continuing students. If your student account is paid in full and financial aid funds remain, the Office of the Bursar will issue the remaining funds in a refund check.
Bills are generated at the end of each month and invoices are available on the first day of the month with payment due on the 15th.
|
Term |
Bills Generated |
Bills Due |
|---|---|---|
|
Term I (Fall) |
June 16, 2024 |
July 15, 2024 |
|
Term II (Spring) |
November 16, 2024 |
December 15, 2024 |
Learn More: Access Your Student Account | View and Pay Your Bill | Payment Plans | Recieving your Refund
Financial Information, Resources, Services & Tools (FIRST)
Created by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in collaboration with the medical school financial aid community and the Organization of Student Representatives, FIRST for Medical Education offers a full range of financial information, resources, services, and tools for applicants, medical school students, residents, advisors and financial aid officers. The AAMC's goal is to help medical school borrowers expand their financial literacy, make smart decisions about student loans, and manage their student debt wisely.
The FIRST program offers:
- FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools)
Financial Aid Toolkit, loan repayment options, grant and scholarship opportunities, and information for medical students as well as applicants. - Medloans Organizer & Calculator
Organize and track your loans, then view sample repayment scenarios with the only web tool of its kind specifically developed for medical students.
Helpful Links
- StudentAid.ed.gov
- FinAid!® — Financial Aid for Medical School
- Borrowers Rights and Responsibilities
- Loan Repayment/Forgiveness Scholarship Programs Database
- Loan Repayment
- Student Doctor Network Financial Aid Forum
