Finance
Tuition and Fees
Tuition per credit hour is assessed based on year of entry into the MDSH program. Tuition covers the cost of registration and enrollment, and can be paid in three payments during each academic year.
| MDSH Cohort | Tuition per credit hour | Total tuition for 2-year, 48 unit program |
|---|---|---|
| Entered Fall 2023 | $1,200 | $57,600 |
| Entered Fall 2024 | $1,250 | $60,000 |
Students enrolled in this program are also required to pay the student services fee, campus‐based fees and health insurance. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar’s office.
Financial Aid
Federal Student Loans
Most fully employed students are eligible for federal student loans. Please visit the UCLA Financial Aid website for detailed information on how to submit your FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you miss the deadline, you can still submit an application.
Upon acceptance into the program, financial aid notices will be available to students mid July and will continue throughout the academic year. It is very important to complete the FAFSA application as soon as possible.
Sallie Mae Graduate Loans for Health Professions
Sallie Mae offers graduate loans for Health Professions. Pay for your expenses in allied health, nursing, pharmacy, and other graduate-level health degrees. You can visit the site here.
Scholarships
MDSH Student Scholarships
The MDSH Program offers limited scholarships to currently enrolled MDSH students based on merit, need, and community involvement.
Sallie Mae Graduate School Scholarship Tool
Sallie Mae has a tool to help find scholarships for graduate school. You can visit the search tool here.
Veterans and Military Service Members
The MDSH program is approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the use of federal VA education benefits (Chapter benefits), such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35). For more information about using federal benefits at UCLA, please visit the UCLA Veteran Resource Center’s Benefits Overview page.
If you are exploring Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance or other military branch–specific education benefits, please consult your Education Services Officer (ESO) or your Military Service counselor, as these benefits are administered separately from the VA. You can also review how DoD Tuition Assistance is processed at UCLA here.
Please note: As a self-supporting degree program, the MDSH program is not eligible for the Cal Vet College Tuition Fee Waiver.
Refunds
Students can receive a 100% refund of tuition for all units dropped before the end of the 3rd week of the quarter. After that, they may receive a 50% refund until the end of the 4th week. Tuition for courses dropped after the 4th week is not eligible for refunds.