Tuition Waiver for Former EOP Students

This program, funded by the State University of New York, provides up to a full waiver of tuition to former EOP, SEEK or HEOP students who are enrolled as full-time graduate students in a registered SUNY graduate or first professional degree program.  The minimum semester payment shall not be less than $100; the maximum award shall not exceed the difference between the tuition charge (plus the college fee) and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) or other award for tuition only.

Students must complete a FAFSA and Institutional Application for Aid.  Parental income information must be included on the FAFSA.  Students must also provide evidence of their previous enrollment in an EOP, SEEK or HEOP program.

Tuition Waiver for Disadvantaged Students

This program, also funded by the State University of New York, provides up to a full waiver of tuition for students who qualify according to the current year EOP economic eligibility criteria and the methodology of needs analysis.  This is a need based waiver program available to NYS residents enrolled as full time students in a registered SUNY graduate or professional degree program.  Medical student have first priority for this award.  The minimum semester payment shall not be less than $100; the maximum award shall not exceed the difference between the tuition charge (plus the college fee) and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) or other award for tuition only.

Students must complete a FAFSA and Institutional Application for Aid.  Parental income information must be included on the FAFSA.  Additional proof of financial hardship may be requested by the Student Affairs Office.

Stony Brook School of Medicine Alumni Scholarship Program

Through the generosity of our School of Medicine alumni, there are need based scholarships available for qualifying medical students.  These awards range from $1,500 - $3,000 per year, for a maximum of 8 semesters.  Students receiving these awards must remain in good academic standing.

Regents Health Care Scholarship

This program provides 80 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for eligible students beginning, or already enrolled in, an approved New York State medical school.  Awards are renewable for up to four years of study.  No award shall exceed the actual cost of attendance, and award recipients must agree to a service commitment in a primary care specialty upon completion of professional training, including an internship or residency. 

Applicants must be economically disadvantaged and a member of a minority group historically underrepresented in the medical profession.  For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities are residents of New York State who are African-American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native.

Applications are available in the Student Affairs Office or by calling 518-474-6394.  The application deadline is May 1.

National Medical Fellowships

National Medical Fellowships (NMF) offers need-based awards to students enrolled in the first or second year of medical school.  These awards are granted on the basis of financial need as determined by the student’s total resources (including parental and spousal support), cost of education and receipt of other scholarships or grants.  All applicants are required to submit detailed financial aid applications with documentation of family financial resources and official financial aid transcripts for undergraduate and graduate education.

NMF’s need based scholarship, special merit award and fellowship programs are open to American citizens who are African-American, Mexican-American, Native American or mainland Puerto Rican.  Students are urged to request applications after they have received acceptance to medical school.  Scholarship applications are available through the Student Affairs Office.  The deadline for renewal applications is May 1, and for new applicants, August 31. 

In addition to its need-based scholarship program, NMF administers a number of special award and fellowship programs that recognize and encourage extraordinary accomplishments.