Scholarships and Fellowships for PHS Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The Department of Public Health Sciences offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students admitted to or enrolled in one of our programs.

Undergraduate Students:

  • Aetna Scholarship/Fellowship in Public Health Sciences (MHA students may also apply)
  • CHP Dean鈥檚 Office Community and General Funds
  • HEALTH Student Association Scholarship

Graduate Students:

  • Bernice K. Link Endowed Scholarship/Fellowships in Gerontology
  • Charles W. & Margaret D. Mullikin Fellowships in Gerontology
  • Aetna Scholarship/Fellowship in Public Health Sciences

How to Apply for a Scholarship?

Most University, College, and Departmental Scholarships will use the ScholarshipUniverse master application for the current academic year. Applications open November 1st, with deadlines posted within the system.

Step 1: Complete a FAFSA

Step 1: Eligibility

  • Be a current or intended CHP Major
  • Have a FAFSA on file

Step 2: Read Requirements

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

  • Read the scholarship submission requirements for specific essays and other required documents, as additional information is required for certain awards.

Step 3: Complete a SU Application

Step 3: Complete the Application

  • Fill out the ScholarshipUniverse (SU) Application
  • Answer matching questions in ScholarshipUniverse
  • Review and apply to matched scholarships

Step 4: Submit Supplemental Documents

Step 4: Submit Required Documents

  • Turn in essays and other required documents, if necessary, by the deadlines.

Online Graduate Program Cost 2024-2025 

How Much Does It Cost?

Online Graduate Program Costs 2024-2025

*Student Support and Services Fee is added to total cost each semester based on the total number of credit hours enrolled:
7 or more Credit Hours $742.35 (fall/spring) -and- $371.18 (summer).
4 to 6.75 Credit Hours $494.90 (fall/spring) -and- $247.45 (summer).
Up to 3.75 Credit Hours $247.45 (fall/spring) -and- $123.73 (summer).

Students enrolled in a fully online graduate program pay in-state tuition regardless of where they live, making it an affordable option. The overall tuition and fees will vary be semester depending on part-time or full-time enrollment and how many credit hours needed to complete the program.

Total cost per graduate credit hour is $488.20*.
Tuition Per Credit Hour $338.87
Campus Infrastructure Fee Per Credit Hour $20.58
Technology Fee Per Credit Hour - assessed to all students to help offset the cost of technology upgrades and replacement. $1.00
Transportation Fee Per Credit Hour - assessed to all students to help offset the cost of campus shuttle bus service. $0.75
CHP Course Fee Per Credit Hour - charged on all courses taught in The College of Health Professions $20.00
PHS Course Fee Per Credit Hour - charged to all courses with a PHS Prefix $35.00
CHP Online Course Fee Per Credit Hour - for course instructional method of HYO, OHY, OLA, or OLS $72.00

Visit the Tuition and Fees website for details on University tuition/fees.
Visit the College Tuition website for details on course/students fees for students in the College of Health Professions, Public Health Sciences.

Undergraduate Program Cost - Health Management & Health Science

How much does it cost?

Visit the Tuition and Fees website for details on University tuition/fees.
Visit the College Tuition website for details on course/students fees for students in the College of Health Professions, Public Health Sciences.