1. Welcome Applicants! Midwestern University-Glendale Financing Your Health Professions Education Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia CRNA

2. How Much Will It Cost to Attend MWU? Average Annual costs (12- month budget) Figures based on 2010-11 Academic Year  $59,572 On-campus budget  $64,870 Off-campus budget  $55,090 With-parent budget Cost of Attendance increases 5% to 7% annually

3. Cost of Attendance Includes educationally related expenses for students: Tuition, Books & Supplies Health and Disability Rent Transportation, Auto Insurance & Registration Personal Expenses 1 Dependent Care Expenses are not included (Exception: 1 Daycare expense budget increase may be allowed for single students or married students with working spouses)

4. Cost of Attendance 10-11

5. International Packet is mandatory for: F-1, J-1 or "Unknown" statuses. 2011-12 APPLICANT COSTS BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES - MA$ 60,000 OPTOMETRY$232,000 VISA REQUIREMENTS: TOTAL PROGRAM COST IS REQUIRED TO BE DEPOSITED IN A U.S. BANK BANK MUST RESIDE INSIDE THE U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY$177,000 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY$250,000 DO - MEDICAL$330,000 PODIATRIC MEDICINE$242,000 PHARMACY$219,000 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT$149,000 NURSE ANESTHESIA$141,500 OCCUPATIONALTHERAPY$143,500 CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE$116,000 DENTAL MEDICINE$379,000 TOTAL PROGRAM COST

6. Eligibility Federal U.S. Citizen or Eligible Noncitizen Selective Service Registration No Unresolved Drug Convictions Not in Default Credit Check: Federal GradPLUS Private Bankruptcy Other Adverse Credit

7. TYPES OF AID TYPES OF AID SCHOLARSHIPS FEDERAL WORK-STUDY FEDERAL WORK-STUDYLOANS

8. INSTITUTIONAL AID INSTITUTIONAL AID MWU’s Spirit of Service Scholarship –Need-based aid –$3,500 to $5,000 –Continuing students only Apply early For additional scholarship listings and searches, visit: http://www.midwestern.edu/finaid

9. Army-Reserve Nurse Corps Specialized Training Assistance Program Stipend $2,000 per month Loan Repayment for up to $50,000 Service commitment Contact a local recruiter (602) 253-0371 ** Stipend is included in Financial Aid package

10. Federal Work-Study Must file the FAFSA On Campus $9/hr Off campus $11/hr Community Service $11/hr Awards start at $1,000 per year Opportunities for professional research positions

11. Federal Loans PERKINS: (subsidized) –Based on eligibility of neediest students –Amounts vary; ranges from $2500 to $3500 –Apply before priority deadline STAFFORD : (subsidized/unsubsidized) –Automatically awarded with FAFSA application –Annual maximum $20,500 GRAD PLUS: (Credit-based) –Covers the remainder, up to cost of attendance.

12. Private Loans –Variable interest rates –Repayment grace period –No cap on interest rate –Limited number of private lenders –May require co-signer –Credit check is required for consideration of both GradPLUS and private loan programs Review credit report annually www.annualcreditreport.com www.annualcreditreport.com **See Comparison Chart for Federal Grad PLUS and Private Loans

13. Application Process Apply for financial aid online as soon as matriculation deposit is made Financial Aid tab available via MWU NET (full online application instructions) Living expense refunds disbursed during week after class begins Please come prepared with one month’s living expenses! Check your MWU e-mail and Message Board for Notifications * Priority Deadline (Early April)

14. Contact Us Glendale, Arizona Campus Barrel III Building Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Phone- (623) 572-3321 Fax- (623) 572-3283 Federal School Code – E00906 azfinaid@midwestern.edu

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