other aid opportunities

FINANCIAL AID FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Resources and financial aid are available for eligible students who are either thinking of applying to or are currently enrolled in medicine or pharmacy school. Veterans pursuing a graduate degree may have VA benefits available to them to assist with their education.

GI Bill ® Benefits

Students who previously served in the armed forces and have education benefits under a qualifying chapter program are encouraged to contact the University’s VA School Certifying Official at 330.325.6481 to discuss the process of transferring their eligible GI Bill ® benefits to NEOMED.

Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)

The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) offers support (tuition, majority of mandatory fees, a book stipend and a monthly living stipend) to students while in medical school in exchange for military service once the scholarship recipient has completed their degree. Further information about the Health Professions Scholarship is available at the Air Force, Army, and Navy websites, or contact the military branch at the contact information below:

Army 
Akron Medical Recruiting Station
50 South Main St., Suite 610
Akron, OH 44308
224-383-5385
akron.armymedical@gmail.com

Air Force
Tyler R. Markcum
Air Force Physician Representative
160 Technology Dr. Canonsburg, PA, 15317
Cell: 724-923-9433

Navy
Corey W. Reynolds
HM1, U.S. Navy
Navy Medicine Talent Scout
Navy Officer Recruiting Station – Cleveland
4141 Rockside Rd., Suite 240
Seven Hills, OH. 44131
Cell: (216) 633-5394
Email: corey.w.reynolds2.mil@us.navy.mil

Financial Assistance Program (FAP)

The Armed Forces Financial Assistance Program is available to medicine students who are currently accepted to or enrolled in an accredited residency or fellowship program. Additional information on FAP is available on the Air Force FAP and Navy FAP web pages.

Post Graduate Medical Education Options

The U.S. Army offers unique postgraduate programs designed to help you quickly gain the skills and experience you need to become a leader in your field.  You can view more opportunities with the Arm, or by contacting:

Akron Medical Recruiting Station
50 South Main St., Suite 610
Akron, OH 44308
224-383-5385
akron.armymedical@gmail.com

Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)

You can join the Navy while you’re still finishing medical school or attending a qualifying postgraduate school in the medical services. Interested students can learn more on the Navy HSCP web page.

U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps

The USPHS Commissioned Corps offers the Junior and the Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Programs for students to serve their country while completing or continuing their education.

External Scholarships

The Office of Financial Aid receives notification of external scholarships opportunities from private organizations. Students will be notified of these opportunities through their campus email, as well as advertisement within the Pulse. Students can also contact the office by emailing us at finaid@neomed.edu for a list of these opportunities.