The School of Medicine values the enrichment that comes from having talented international students participate in the medical doctor program and recognizes that many may need financial assistance in order to participate.

1. Grant-The School of Medicine will make available funding for a need-based grant program in 2009-2010.
2. Loans- The School of Medicine will offer institutional loan.  The loan will be an unsubsidized 7% loan that has an automatic three-year repayment deferral for residency purposes.
3. Parental or sponsor support- based on need analysis, parents and/or sponsors may be expected to contribute to the student’s cost of education.  The parental financial analysis will demonstrate the ability to contribute not necessarily the willingness to contribute which is the same criterion used for U. S. students.  Please submit in English the local equivalent of a U. S. tax return from the applicant’s home country.  If this does not exist, you should submit a statement from the employer confirming all income. International students can then choose to borrow from outside sources to cover this expected contribution.

• Need Access Application is available at www.needaccess.org
• 2009-2010 Student Non-Filing Tax Statement 
• 2009-2010 International Business Supplement 
• 2009-2010 Income Statement for Parents Living Abroad 

1. The School of Medicine cannot guarantee meeting 100% of demonstrated need with Duke funds alone.  Students may still need to seek alternative loan programs.  Currently we keep a list of recommended lenders (vetted through our process to assure reliability on service, pricing and availability).
2. Returning students must apply by a April 15th deadline.
3. All other financial aid policies regarding cost of attendance, outside scholarships and awards will be the same for international students as for our other students.