Types of Assistance

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is committed to helping students meet their educational expenses. Financial Aid is granted on the basis of need, merit or a combination of both. Our funding is primarily from federal and state resources which include grants, scholarships, loans, and/or college work-study.

Internal and External scholarships

• Scholarship Universe

Internal Awards

• Office of Development & Philanthropy

• College of Nursing
• Diversity Education and Research

External Awards

• General Scholarships: Available to students from all schools
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing (Graduate)
• College of Nursing (Undergraduate)
• School of Public Health
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant

Work Study

The Federal Work-Study program is a form of financial assistance provided to students through part-time employment.