FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Financial Education and Scholarships team offers guidance and other important resources to students who seek financial aid to cover the expenses involved in attending the School of Medicine. Through individualized counseling, students will have access to information and resources that will help plan a future of financial wellness beyond medical school.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
The priority deadline is April 1. All medical students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application is available beginning Oct. 1 and our priority deadline is April 1. Please submit using the TCU school code: 003636.
Services We Offer
The Financial Education and Scholarships team is available to help with a wide variety of topics. This includes, but is not limited to: financial aid, billing-related questions, loan overviews, debt counseling, credit advising, public service loan forgiveness overview, loan repayment advice and general financial counseling.
RESOURCES
Debt Management
- AAMC Financial Information, Resources, Services and Tools (FIRST)
- AAMC MLOC Calculator
- Free Annual Credit Report
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Loan Options
- Federal Direct Loans for Medical Students
- Graduate PLUS Loan for students enrolled prior to July 1, 2026
- College Access Loan (CAL) – TX Residents Only
- TCU – Which Loan is Right for Me?
- TCU List of Recommended Lenders
- FASTChoice Private Loan Selection Tool
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Obligation for Payment
Tuition and fees are billed 50/50 each payment period (Fall/Spring). As TCU has a monthly billing cycle, payment of a minimum 20% of total basic charges (tuition, fees, and student health insurance, less approved financial aid) is required by Aug. 1 and Jan. 1 of each academic year. The remaining net basic charges must be paid in full by the 1st of the following month to avoid TCU’s payment plan and the associated fee. View TCU Payment Options.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
All students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements to receive federal financial aid. For more information, please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Financial Aid Policy.
Leave of Absence and Withdrawal Policy
Medical students are expected to proceed through the medical school curriculum in a continuous, uninterrupted fashion. In the event of extenuating circumstances, students may request a leave of absence or withdraw from the School of Medicine. For more information, please refer to the Excused Absence, Leave of Absence and Withdrawal Policy.
Consumer Information
Texas Christian University is required by federal law to provide certain consumer information to current and prospective students, families and the public. This page serves as a central resource for required disclosures related to financial aid, student rights and responsibilities, institutional policies and federal reporting. Click here to view the TCU Consumer Information.