Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy

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• Tuition Information
• Financial Aid Information
• UT Tyler Scholarships
• Free Tuition for Qualifying Incoming and Current Pharmacy Students
• External Scholarships, Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance Programs

Tuition and Fee Schedule

The FCOP tuition rate is similar to other colleges of pharmacy which do not receive state funding.

Tuition includes fees and other academic expenses associated with the Pharm.D. program including: 

• Courses taken at UT Tyler as part of the Pharm.D. curriculum;
• UT Tyler required student fees such as student services fees, instructional support fee, intercollegiate athletics fee, medical service fee, recreational facility fee, student union fee, etc.;
• Electronic texts for required Pharm.D. courses; and
• Access to physical textbooks for required Pharm.D. courses when electronic texts are not available. 

The tuition does not cover:

• UT Tyler courses taken to satisfy the Texas Core Curriculum or another degree program;
• Elective courses that are not approved as part of the Pharm.D. curriculum; 
• Course audit fees for courses at UT Tyler and/or FCOP.
• Books & supplies for elective Pharm.D. coursework, non-Pharm.D. approved coursework, or Texas Core Curriculum courses; 
• Costs associated with on campus housing, meal plans, and parking; and
• Late fees for registration, payment installment fees and emergency loan origination fees for the cashier’s office, parking tickets, etc.

All tuition and fee charges are billed according to the Texas Education Code Chapter 54 and the University of Texas Board of Regents. Students may not enter a class or laboratory until payment of tuition and fees has been arranged. Payment due dates and times are published by the UT Tyler Cashiers Office. Students will be dropped from all classes for nonpayment after the published deadline.

In the first two years of the program, students enroll in classes each Fall and Spring semester. Starting in third professional year, students begin their six-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in the summer immediately prior to the fourth year.

Tuition Costs (In-State and Out-of-State)

Full-time and part-time credit hour costs include the required fees for UT Tyler. Tuition for the academic year beyond 2024-2025 has not yet been established. Starting in Year 3 (Summer), students are required to take 7 APPE rotations. 

Part-Time Tuition Rates

Students may, on occasion, take coursework during the summer (year 1 and 2) or take a reduced academic load in the fall and/or spring. Tuition and fees for part-time enrollment is based upon the number of semester credit hours taken per session. There is no part-time enrollment for students on their APPEs.

Tuition Payment Dates, Payment Plans, Emergency Loans, and Textbook Loan Programs

Pharmacy students may enroll in a five (5)-installment payment plan or an Emergency Loan each fall and spring semester. The installments plan and the Emergency Loan covers the expenses for tuition and fees as well as housing, meal plans and textbooks paid to UT Tyler for the semester. Tests, off campus textbook purchases, supplies, insurance or other expenses are not covered by payment plans. The five (5)-installment plan is not available for the summer semesters. Additional information on tuition payment dates, payment plans, emergency loans, and textbook loan programs is available through the the UT Tyler Cashier's Office.

Cost of Attendance Planning Guide

There are anticipated expenses that are associated with attending the FCOP. Some of these expenses will occur in specific years of the program, while others occur annually. These expenses are not included in the Pharm.D. tuition. 

Financial Aid

Students enrolled into the Pharm.D. program are recognized by UT Tyler as graduate/professional students whether or not the student has completed a bachelor’s degree. Candidates applying to the Pharm.D. program or who are enrolled in the program, can request graduate/professional level financial aid when submitting their FAFSA and indicating UT Tyler on the application (FAFSA Code 011163). Typically students will apply for more than one financial aid program. Financial aid options include, but are not limited to Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, and Private Loans. 

Financial aid is typically requested each spring for the next fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students requesting financial aid for summer coursework may request aid for those courses along at the same time as the fall and spring semesters. Additional information on financial aid options is available through UT Tyler Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. 

• Undergraduate-Level Financial Aid: Students completing the undergraduate pharmacy prerequisites may be candidates for undergraduate-level financial aid and scholarships.
• Professional- and Graduate-Level Financial Aid: Students who are accepted into the Pharm.D. program are recognized by UT Tyler as graduate/professional students whether or not the student has completed a baccalaureate degree. Students considering financial aid options should be evaluating graduate/professional level financial aid for the fall semester and onward. Financial aid requests require the FAFSA to be submitted to The University of Texas at Tyler, Code 011163.

Tuition Exemptions and Waivers

Pharm.D. students are eligible for tuition exemptions or waivers.

• Tuition exemptions are a type of financial assistance that allows certain Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition, or in some cases, tuition and fees. Pharm.D. students are eligible for state supported tuition exemptions (e.g. Hazlewood Exemption).
• Tuition waivers allow certain students who are not Texas residents to reduce the cost of tuition to in-state rates.

More information is available on the Financial Aid page.

UT Tyler Scholarships

Incoming first year pharmacy students who have previously taken coursework at UT Tyler may apply for scholarships designated for returning students. Current pharmacy students with no prior coursework at UT Tyler become eligible for scholarships designated for returning UT Tyler students after the first professional year. UT Tyler Scholarships range in criteria, requirements and amounts. Interested students should contact the College of Pharmacy Office of Student Affairs for additional information. 

Pharm.D. students MAY be eligible for the following UT Tyler Scholarships:

• Incoming Student Scholarships
• Veteran Scholarships (i.e. “Only in America Scholarship”)
• UT Tyler Scholarships (for Returning Students Only)

Pharm.D. students are NOT eligible for the following UT Tyler Scholarships:

• UT Tyler Staff, Spouse, and Dependent Scholarships
• UT Tyler Graduate Scholarship for Returning Students
• UT Tyler New Graduate Fellowship
• UT Tyler New Freshman Scholarships
• UT Tyler Scholarships for Transfer Students

RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT PHARMACISTS

• Alton and Abbie Lee Pratt Endowed Scholarship
• Bob and Lou Rogers Endowed Scholarship
• Donald and Shirley Chase Scholarship
• JS Hudnall Endowed Academic Scholarship
• Jack and Barbara Phillips Scholarship
• John and Marsha Nelson Endowed Scholarship
• Joseph Z and Louise Ornelas Scholarship
• Maurine Genecov Muntz Endowed Academic Scholarship
• Nina Rogers Memorial Scholarship
• Patriot Golf Classic Endowed Scholarship
• President George H.W. Bush Scholarship
• Anderson‐Vukelja Scholarship in Pharmacy
• Chuck Hopson Scholarship in Pharmacy
• Fisch Award for Student Engagement
• Fisch Award for Student Success
• Harry Melvin Mason Scholarship in Pharmacy
• Mike and Kathi Holbert Scholarship in Pharmacy
• Rogers Foundation Scholarship in Pharmacy
  
  

Free Tuition for Qualifying Incoming and Current Pharmacy Students

For Fall 2024, incoming pharmacy students who meet certain GPA requirements may qualify for a 100% reduction of tuition and fees for their first year in the curriculum. Current pharmacy students who meet certain requirements may also qualify for the reduction. The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, so incoming and current students may qualify for the award each year. 

Qualifications for incoming Pharm.D. candidate students:

• Minimum 3.50 GPA in all science and math courses;
• Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA;
• Meet all requirements of admission.

Qualifications for Pharm.D. candidate students:

• Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA;
• Must be in good academic standing;
• Must be taking at least 12 credit hours per semester;
• No professionalism alerts;
• Provide 30 to 45 hours per semester of peer-tutoring or Fisch College of Pharmacy activities every qualifying academic year (such as assistance at recruiting events).

 

External Scholarships, Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance Programs

Students may apply for scholarships and tuition assistance programs through specific funding organizations. These applications are outside of the College of Pharmacy. In addition, many national organizations and corporations may have scholarships and/or tuition assistance programs available for their student members and/or employees.