The University of St. Augustine offers two types of scholarships to all new students enrolling in the entry-level programs (full-time DPT, MOT, OTD, Flex MOT and Flex DPT) on the San Marcos, St. Augustine,  Austin and Miami campuses: Outstanding Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarship, and Community Service. University of St. Augustine scholarships is used toward tuition and fees only.

We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements and apply for a scholarship.  The application process will open three months prior to deadline dates listed below.

Scholarship application deadline dates:

• February 15^th – Summer term
• June 15^th – Fall term
• October 15^th – Spring term

Information on each of the scholarships follows:

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarship*

The University awards these scholarships in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential. The top applicant that meets the criteria from each of the -four full-time, campus-based, entry-level programs – occupational therapy, and physical therapy, will receive a $6,000 (per academic year) scholarship. The remaining recipients will receive a $2,000 (per academic year) award. The top applicant that meets the criteria from the Flex and MOT DPT program will receive $4,500 (per academic year), and an additional recipient will receive $1,500 (per academic year).

Scholarships are awarded to the entering students who best meet the following criteria:

• Preferred minimum GRE score (verbal and quantitative sections combined) of 300 (latest GRE version), alternatively a minimum of 3.5 GPA on program prerequisites.
• A one-page essay on “My Leadership Experiences,” please include your name and student ID at the top of the essay and be sure to entitle your essay:  My Leadership Experiences.
• A review of a curriculum vitae or resume that showcases leadership roles held

To retain Outstanding Academic Achievement and Leadership scholarship, a recipient must:

• Remain a full-time student in the applicable degree program. Scholarships are not transferable to another University degree program.
• Remain enrolled each trimester in all courses in the established curricular pathway for the applicable program. Withdrawing from a course(s) would remove a student from the established curricular pathway causing him/her to be ineligible for the scholarship for the subsequent trimester.
• Retain a 3.5 GPA with USAHS at the end of each trimester; this will be monitored by the Scholarship organizer.

If a recipient does not meet any of these requirements, he/she will be ineligible for the scholarship award for the subsequent trimester. The scholarship would be reinstated the following term if the student again meets the requirement.

Community Service Scholarships

The University awards these scholarships in recognition of dedicated students who help others, and who are regularly involved in volunteer work, possess an extensive service background and a demonstrated interest in future service. The top applicant from each of the -four full-time, campus-based, entry-level programs – occupational therapy, and physical therapy – will receive a $4,000 (per academic year) scholarship. The other recipients, one from each program, will receive a $2,000.00 (per academic year) award. The top applicant that meets the criteria from the Flex DPT and MOT programs will receive $3,000 (per academic year), and an additional recipient will receive $1,500 (per academic year).

Scholarships are awarded to the entering students who best meet the following criteria:

• Preferred minimum GRE score (verbal and quantitative sections combined) 298 (latest GRE version), alternatively a minimum of 3.0 GPA on program prerequisites.
• A one/two-page essay that describes the volunteer work you did and the impact it had on you and your community, including in the essay how you plan to continue these activities as a healthcare practitioner. Please include your name and student ID at the top of the essay and be sure to entitle your essay:   “My Community Service Contributions” and include the name and address of the organization(s) included in the essay.
• A review of a curriculum vitae or resume that showcases the co-curricular activities held.

To retain Community Service scholarship, a recipient must:

• Remain a full-time student in the applicable degree program. Scholarships are not transferable to another University degree program.
• Remain enrolled each trimester in all courses in the established curricular pathway for the applicable program. Withdrawing from a course(s) would remove a student from the established curricular pathway causing him/her to be ineligible for the scholarship for the subsequent trimester.
• Submit to the scholarship committee before the end of the award year a summary of volunteer work you participated in for that year and the impact on the community.

If a recipient does not meet any of these requirements, he/she will be ineligible for the scholarship award for the subsequent trimester. The scholarship would be reinstated the following term if the student again meets the requirement.

St. Augustine, Florida, Campus – The first professional Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degree programs are approved by the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs for training of veterans and other eligible persons. Questions regarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc., should be directed to the certifying officer in the Financial Aid Office on the St. Augustine, Florida, campus.

San Marcos, California, Campus – The first professional Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degree programs are approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education. Questions regarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc., should be directed to the certifying officer in the Financial Aid Office on the San Marcos, California, campus.

Austin, Texas, Campus – The first professional Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degree programs are approved by the Texas Veteran Commission for training of veterans and other eligible persons. Questions regarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc., should be directed to the certifying officer on the Austin, Texas, campus.

Miami, Florida, Campus – The first professional Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degree programs are approved by the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs for training of veterans and other eligible persons. Questions regarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc., should be directed to the certifying officer in the Financial Aid Office on the St. Augustine, Florida, campus.

Post Professional Programs – The post professional Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Health Science, and Doctor of Education degree programs are approved by the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs for training of veterans and other eligible persons. Questions regarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc., should be directed to the certifying officer in the Financial Aid Office on the St. Augustine, Florida, campus.

Campus based first Professional programs participate in Yellow-Ribbon program for eligible Veterans.

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is pleased to continue participation in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Program for the Campus-based first Professional campus degree programs. Yellow Ribbon is a scholarship designed to help students supplement the tuition and fees cost that exceeds the amount allotted in the Post 9/11 GI Bill yearly cap.  The program is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis up to:

• San Marcos, California Campus: 8 – Graduate students at $5,000.00 and 4 – Graduate students at $2,500.00
• Augustine, Florida Campus: 8 – Graduate students at $5,000.00 and 4 – Graduate students at $2,500.00
• Austin, Texas Campus: 8 – Graduate students at $5,000.00 and 4 – Graduate students at $2,500.00
• Miami, Florida Campus: 8 – Graduate students at $5,000.00 and 4 – Graduate students at $2,500.00

The recipients of Yellow Ribbon can receive up to $10,000 (up to $5,000 from USAHS and up to $5,000 to be matched by the VA) for tuition and fees per academic year.

For questions regarding eligibility, yellow ribbon benefits, and the application process, contact the certifying officer on the respective campus.

Before any funds are disbursed students must read important disclosure information regarding their loan(s). The Disclosure Statement provides information about the Direct Unsubsidized Loan that the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences plans to disburse (pay out) by crediting the student’s school account, paying the student directly, or both. There is also a Plain Language Disclosure that will explain the terms of the student loan(s). Both disclosures are available at www.studentloans.gov. Students keep a copy of all disclosures for their records.

Students receiving federal student loans need to have all admission documentation cleared before a disbursement request to the Department of Education will be made on behalf of the student for Federal Loans.

Cost of Living Disbursements: If the students’ lender pays student tuition and fees for the term in full, any remaining loan funds will be refunded to the student within 10 days from when USAHS received the loan from the lender. Although USAHS has 14 days to get the refund to students, we understand the need to pay living expenses and will do our utmost for students to receive any remaining loan funds in 10 days.

It is recommended, at the beginning of each term, to make plans to cover living expenses for at least the first 3 weeks without reliance on loans. Loans do not begin disbursing until a week after classes start.

USAHS utilizes Bank Mobile to process student refunds, and they will contact students by email when refunds are available. All students are encouraged to enroll in one of the methods to receive refunds made by the school.

Students should contact the bursar with any questions they may have and enrollment information.