Financial Aid

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine resolves to make medical education accessible to all admitted students. Both our need-based and merit-based scholarships for MD students reflect our dedication to making a Vanderbilt education possible. Merit-based scholarships are also offered in most of our other degree programs, and student loans are available for all of our students. Our goal is to guide students through the financial aid process and provide resources along the way.

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Financial Aid Quick Links

MD Students

View Financial Aid information specific to students in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTP).

 

PDP Students

View Financial Aid information that pertains to students in our Professional Degree Programs, including Public Health, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Genetic Counseling, Medical Physics, Applied Clnical Informatics, and Imaging Sciences.

Cost of Attendance by Degree Program

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

     

    Costs for 2025-2026

    The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
    Students
    (12 months)
    2nd Year
    Students
    (11 months)
    3rd Year
    Students
    (12 months)
    4th Year
    Students
    (10 months)
    Tuition$70,900$70,900$70,900$70,900
    Student Services Fee*$791$791$791$791
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$1,012$1,012$1,012
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$500$500$500$500
    Housing$21,373$19,592$21,373$17,811
    Food$9,984$9,152$9,984$8,320
    Personal Total**$8,116$7,439$8,116$6,763
    Transportation$2,035$1,865$2,035$1,696
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,132$1,132$1,132$1,132
    Residency Interviewing Yr 4$6,058
    STEP Fees$680$680
    Total Cost of Attendance$116,943$113,063$116,523$114,983

    View Costs for 2024-2025

    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    Yearly1st Term2nd Term
    Tuition$70,900$35,450$35,450
    Student Health Insurance $4,074$2,037$2,037
    International or MSTP Student Health Insurance $4,314$2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $791$396$395
    Student Health Fee $1,012$506$506
    Transcript (new students)$100$100

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

    Costs for 2025 - 2026

    The cost of attendance for the Vanderbilt MPH Program is determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and reflects reasonable, full-time enrollment expenses with modest annual increases. Students with extenuating circumstances, including dependent child-care needs, may request adjustments by providing documentation to the Office of Enrollment Services. Costs are based on full-time enrollment and will be prorated for part-time or single-term students.

    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    2nd Year
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Tuition$48,156$24,076
    Student Services Fee*$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$94,508$58,059

    View costs for 2024-2025.

    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$16,052$16,052$16,052
    Tuition - Year 2$12,038$12,038
    Student Health Insurance ‡$2,037$2,037
    International Student Insurance ‡ $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee ‡$338$338$115
    Student Health Fee ‡$441$441$130
    Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)$100

  • Hearing and Speech Sciences degrees

    Cost of Attendance

    The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

    Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

    Direct Costs Paid to VanderbiltYear 1
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Year 2-3
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Year 4
    Fall / Spring9
    (9 months)
    Tuition$48,720$48,720$9,648
    Student Services Fee*$791$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$750$500
    Housing$21,373$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$95,072$93,972$43,631

    View Costs for 2024-2025

    Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE)

    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Year 2 (if 2-year program)
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Tuition$47,301$31,534
    Student Services Fee*$758$648
    Student Health Fee*$968$844
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,120$15,840
    Food$9,760$7,320
    Personal Total**$8,115$6,086
    Transportation$2,040$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,246$831
    Total Cost of Attendance$93,158$65,129

    View Costs for 2024-2025

    Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

    Direct Costs Paid to VanderbiltYear 1
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Year 2^
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Year 2^
    Fall / Spring9
    (9 months)
    Tuition$48,720$48,720$32,480
    Student Services Fee*$791$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$750$500
    Housing$21,373$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$95,072$93,972$66,463

    View Costs for 2024-2025

    *Students without an undergraduate background in communication sciences and disorders attend 12 months in Year 2. Students with an undergraduate background in communication sciences and disorders attend 9 months in Year 2.
    *Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for the fall and spring semesters, and $115 for summer semester.
    *Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and for spring semesters, and $130 for summer semester.
    ** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year


    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition (Years 1-3)$16,240$16,240$16,240
    Tuition (Year 4)$4,824$4,824
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $338$338$115
    Student Health Fee $441$441$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

    Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition (12 months)$15,767$15,767$15,767
    Tuition (9 months)$15,767$15,767
    Student Health Insurance $1,959$1,959
    International Student Health Insurance $2,079$2,079
    Student Services Fee $324$324$110
    Student Health Fee $422$422$124
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

    Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition (12 months)$16,240$16,240$16,240
    Tuition (9 months)$16,240$16,240
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $338$338$115
    Student Health Fee $441$441$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

  • Medical Physics degrees

    Cost of Attendance

    The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

    Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSMP)

    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    2nd Year
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Tuition$46,455$30,976
    Student Services Fee*$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$92,807$64,959

    Professional Doctorate in Medical Physics (DMP)

    Direct Costs Paid to VanderbiltYear 1
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Year 2
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Years 3-4
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Tuition$46,968$46,968$39,468
    Student Services Fee*$791$791$791
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$1,012$1,012
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$750$750
    Housing$21,373$21,373$21,373
    Food$9,984$9,984$9,984
    Personal Total**$8,116$8,116$8,116
    Transportation$2,035$2,035$2,035
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$1,191$1,191
    Total Cost of Attendance$93,320$92,220$84,720

    * Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for the fall and spring semesters, and $115 for summer semester.
    * Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and spring semesters, and $130 for summer semester.
    ** Personal includes an allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

    View MSMP Costs for 2024-2025
    View DMP Costs for 2024-2025

    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSMP)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition Year 1$15,485$15,485$15,485
    Tuition Year 2$15,485$15,485
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $338$338$115
    Student Health Fee $441$441$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

    Professional Doctorate in Medical Physics (DMP)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition Year 1 and 2$15,656$15,656$15,656
    Tuition Year 3 and 4$13,156$13,156$13,156
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $338$338$115
    Student Health Fee $441$441$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

  • Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics (MS-ACI)

    Costs for 2025-2026

    The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fee costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

    1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    2nd Year
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
    Tuition$54,180$15,482
    Student Services Fee*$207$138
    Student Health Fee*$390$260
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$0$0
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$97,291$46,779

    *Student Services Fees are charged at $69 for fall, spring, and summer semesters.

    *Student Health Fees are charged at $130 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees will receive a scholarship waiver to cover the cost of these fees.

    ** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

    View Costs for 2024-2025


    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    FallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$18,060$18,060$18,060
    Tuition - Year 2$7,741$7,741
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $69$69$69
    Student Health Fee $130$130$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

  • Master of Genetic Counseling

    Costs for 2025-2026

    The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The cost of attendance for students in year 1 and 2 has been redistributed to reflect the distribution of credit hours with more credit hours completed in year 1. Prior to 25-26, the cost was divided evenly between the two years. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

    1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    2nd Year
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
    Tuition$58,392$46,660
    Student Services Fee*$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$104,744$82,643

    *Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for fall and spring semesters, and $115 for summer semester.
    *Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and for spring semesters, and $130 for summer semester.
    ** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

    View Costs for 2024-2025

    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    FallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$23,357$23,357$11,678
    Tuition - Year 2$24,330$24,330
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $338$338$115
    Student Health Fee $441$441$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

  • Master of Imaging Science

    Costs for 2025-2026

    The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025.

    1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)
    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
    Tuition$55,170
    Student Services Fee*$791
    Student Health Fee*$1,012
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750
    Housing$21,373
    Food$9,984
    Personal Total**$8,116
    Transportation$2,035
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191
    Total Cost of Attendance$101,522

    *Student Services Fees are charged at $339 for the fall semester, $338 for the spring semester, and $115 for the summer semester.

    *Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and for spring semesters, and $130 for the summer semester.

    ** Personal includes an allowance of $331/month for health insurance.

    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

    View costs for 2024-2025

    Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

    FallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$22,068$22,068$11,034
    Student Health Insurance $2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance $2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee $338$338$115
    Student Health Fee $441$441$130
    Transcript Fee (new students)$100

Explanation of Fees

  • Student Health Insurance Fee

    This fee covers the cost of the Student Health Insurance Plan offered through Vanderbilt University.

    The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in two installments in the fall and spring terms.

    This fee may be waived for students who have coverage through a comparable plan. Visit the Student Health Center website to learn more about waiving coverage beginning on June 17, 2025.

  • Student Services Fee

    This fee supports co-curricular interests and events as well as recreational programs administered through the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Additional information can be found in the Vanderbilt University Student Handbook. The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in the fall, spring and summer terms.

  • Student Health Fee

    This fee provides enhanced support for the University Counseling Center, the Office of Student Health and the Office of Student Care Coordination. The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in the fall, spring and summer terms.

  • Transcript Fee

    This fee covers lifetime access to electronic transcripts and diploma requests from the Office of the University Registrar. The one-time fee is charged to first-time Vanderbilt students at the beginning of the first term of the first year.

MD Student Financial Aid Information

  • Types of Aid Available to MD Students
    • Vanderbilt Need-Based Scholarships 
    • Vanderbilt Merit-Based Scholarships 
    • Federal Student Loans and Private Alternative Loans 

    Deadlines for aid vary by program. Learn how to apply for aid.

  • Financial Aid Timeline for Incoming MD Students
    • Fall – Students should complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid when it becomes available for the next academic year. Complete the form on FAFSA’s website.
    • October 1 – The CSS Profile becomes available for students interested in institutional need-based funding for the next year. Students that do not receive a merit scholarship are encouraged to complete the form.
    • November 1 – MD students must apply to Vanderbilt through AMCAS by this date to be considered for admission and scholarships for the next academic year.
    • Late November – The first wave of scholarship offers will be communicated via phone call and email.
    • Late February – The second wave of scholarship offers will be communicated via phone call and email.
    • Mid-March – The third wave of scholarship offers will be communicated via phone call and email.
    • Mid-April – Financial Aid award offers will be sent and available on the portal to admitted students. The award letter will identify all programs for which the student is eligible.
    • June – Students accepting federal loans should complete the necessary requirements that can be found on the yes.vanderbilt.edu checklist.
    • Mid-July – Aid will be disbursed to student accounts. After disbursement, it will take several business days for the funds to be sent to personal bank accounts.
  • Financial Aid Timeline for Returning MD Students
    • Fall – The Free Application for Federal Student Aid becomes available for students interested in federal funding for the next year. Complete the form on FAFSA’s website.
    • Early January – Spring loans are disbursed to student accounts. After disbursement, it will take several business days for the funds to be sent to personal bank accounts.
    • Late May – Financial Aid award offers will be emailed and available at yes.vanderbilt.edu
    • Early July – Aid will be distributed to student accounts. After disbursement, it will take several business days for the funds to be sent to personal bank accounts.
  • FFA-SAP for MD Students
  • Request for Reconsideration

    Learn about Request for Reconsideration and what qualifies as "special circumstances": link

  • Applying for Aid

PDP Student Financial Aid Information

  • Financial Aid Timeline for Incoming PDP Students
    • Fall – Students should complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid when it becomes available for the next academic year. Complete the form on FAFSA’s website.
    • Mid-March (Incoming MPH Students only) – Financial Aid award offers will be available in Slate for students to view scholarships and loans.
    • June – Financial Aid award offers will be sent out on a rolling basis as departmental scholarships are confirmed and FAFSA information is received.
    • June – Students accepting federal loans should complete the necessary requirements that can be found on the yes.vanderbilt.edu checklist.
    • Late August – Fall aid will be disbursed to student accounts on August 20. After disbursement, it will take several business days for the funds to be sent to personal bank accounts.
  • Financial Aid Information for Returning PDP Students
    • Fall – The Free Application for Federal Student Aid becomes available for students interested in federal funding for the next year. Complete the form on FAFSA’s website.
    • Early January – Spring loans are disbursed to student accounts. After disbursement, it will take several business days for the funds to be sent to personal bank accounts.
    • June – Financial Aid award offers will be sent out on a rolling basis as departmental scholarships are confirmed and FAFSA information is received.
    • Late August (All Other Returning Students) – Fall aid will be disbursed to student accounts on August 20. After disbursement, it will take several business days for the funds to be sent to personal bank accounts.
  • FFA-SAP Policy for PDP Students

    Learn about Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress for students in Professional Degree Programs

  • Types of Aid Available to PDP Students
    • Vanderbilt Merit-Based Scholarships – available to most degree programs.
    • Federal Student Loans and Private Alternative Loans – available for all students.

    Deadlines for aid vary by program. Learn how to apply for aid.

  • Request for Reconsideration

    Learn about Request for Reconsideration and what qualifies as "special circumstances": link

  • Applying for Aid

Connect with the Office of Student Financial Aid

Office of Student Financial Aid

Eskind Biomedical Library and Learning Center
2209 Garland Avenue
Suite 226
Nashville, TN 37240-7712
(615) 322-1792 | (615) 343-2312 fax
medfinaid@vanderbilt.edu

Mail Scholarship Checks to This Address:

PMB 407810
2309 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37240-7810

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
Monday and Tuesday are online; Wednesday through Friday are in the office.

Questions About Financial Aid? Email us at medfinaid@vanderbilt.edu.

Heather H. Boutell, Ed.D.
Director of Student Financial Aid
(615) 322-1792

Jessica Yarbrough, M.Ed.
Senior Administrative Specialist
(615) 322-2145

VUSM Financial Aid Events

  • A man in a white coat points at the seal of Vanderbilt School of Medicine.

    Sept. 22, 2025

    6:00 p.m. online

    MD Financial Aid Town Hall

    MD Students: Join AAMC's Johnathan Chancellor and Director of Financial Aid Dr. Heather Boutell to talk about all things financial aid. We'll cover the latest on the loan repayment plans, PSLF, and answer any of your questions regarding any aspect of financial aid. We will also cover the changes that occurred in the Reconciliation Bill.  And - we will draw names and give away 2 door prizes.  Learn more.