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Medical Dosimetry

Cost to attend and financial aid

Cost per credit

Tuition & fees Cost to attend Checklist
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We encourage you to apply for Financial Aid between January and March preceding the academic year in which you plan to attend.  

Financial aid is not available during any semester in which you are enrolled for 5 credits or less.  If you choose to take an additional 1 credit course, you would then be eligible for financial aid.  Otherwise, opt for extra funding in the prior semester.

Financial assistance for graduate students

Application Fee Assistance for McNair Scholars

UWL will pay the graduate school application fee for McNair Scholars.  To receive this benefit, request an application fee waiver form from your undergraduate McNair Scholars office, or download a copy. Have the form signed by your McNair Program Director and email your completed form directly to admissions@uwlax.edu or mail it to the address below.

Then, when completing the UW System application, simply skip the application fee payment section.  Once we receive your form, your application will be updated in our system to confirm the payment requirement has been completed.

Graduate Admissions Office
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP)

AOP Grants recognize strong academic achievement and potential among newly admitted or continuing students who show financial need. These grants provide graduate tuition support for eligible Wisconsin residents for tuition purposes from traditionally underrepresented minority and non-minority groups (African American, American Indian, Latinx, designated Southeast Asian) and/or economically disadvantaged students in advanced degree programs.  Award recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents. Finally, AOP awards are competitive and need-based (FAFSA required). 

Receiving an AOP award will require Wisconsin residency for tuition purposes, so please be sure to answer the eApp questions related to residency very carefully if you intend to apply for AOP. 

AOP applications will be accepted starting in October of each academic year and evaluated in March; notifications of awards will typically be sent by late March, although any delays in the FAFSA system will delay this timeline. Contact Graduate & Extended Learning for more information.

Veteran Benefits

Student veterans and students who are the dependents of veterans (child or spouse) may be eligible for veteran educational benefits. These can provide significant financial assistance towards educational expenses. The UWL Veteran Services office can help you with educational benefits, as well as with other aspects of the transition from military to university life.

Some veteran educational benefits require Wisconsin residency for tuition purposes, so be sure to answer eApp questions related to residency very carefully if you intend to use veteran benefits to help fund your graduate studies. 

Veteran Services
Federal Education Loans

Graduate students may be eligible to borrow under the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and/or the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan programs to assist with the cost of their attendance. Both programs require a completed FAFSA. Students who anticipate working in health, education, public service and/or non-profit fields should also understand options for Student Loan Forgiveness. 

While UWL encourages students to borrow only ‘what they need,’ loans can ease the burden of paying for graduate education and may be a worthwhile investment. Connect with the Financial Aid Office to learn more.

Financial Aid
Private Student Loans

Students who need additional funds for education, beyond what was awarded on their financial aid award letter, might consider a private student loan. These loans are private educational loans from a lender and are not guaranteed by the federal government. Approval of a private student loan is based on creditworthiness. Most students will require a co-signer.

Private student loans
Scholarships

You can explore scholarship resources linked below. You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for some of these scholarships.

The program also provides additional information on scholarships offered through professional organizations as well as suggestions of specific foundation scholarships for consideration by medical dosimetry students.

Professional Scholarships
Scholarships are available through several professional organizations. 
 
The American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) provides scholarships and grants.  To learn more, please visit the AAMD online.  Provided below are student testimonials from recent recipients of AAMD awards.
 
 
     Varian Scholarships:
     April Hardman: https://youtu.be/HcLsB9atyTA
 
 
     RayStation Treatment Planning Training Grant:
     April Hardman: https://youtu.be/2-o1fUV3irs
 
 
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) also provides scholarships.  To learn more, please visit ASRT online.
Emergency Resources

The Office of Student Life has compiled a wide range of resources related to supporting students facing financial difficulties and other challenges. Many of these apply most directly to on-campus students. There are also emergency funds available to support students impacted by COVID-19, whether they are enrolled in on-campus, online, or hybrid programs. 

UWL emergency resources