Columbia University Student Financial Services

Health Professions Financial Aid

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has several student financial aid programs, most of which are known as either Title VII or Title VIII Programs. These programs are available only to students pursuing a career in one of the health professions. The following programs may be available:

• Health Professions Student Loan (HPSL)
• Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS)
• Nursing Student Loans (NSL)
• Primary Care Loans (PCL)
• Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students and Public Health Training-ships (SDS)

For more information on these programs, contact your school's financial aid office.