Welcome to Student Financial Services
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Student Financial Services will serve as the unit charged with assisting students will financial aid, tuition billing issues, student/parent refunds, financial planning and all other aspects of financing and paying for your education here at the Institute of Medical Ultrasound.
Under this unit you will find the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Accounts. You will work with each office to ensure you start on track and remain on track (financially) as you matriculate, to ensure you are given all the information you need to make informed financial decisions.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PLANNING
Personal finance can be a bit confusing for many; especially for those of us who may be embarking on paying for an education. Where do I start? How can I pay my tuition and all my other bills? Can I afford to go to school full time or will I need to work during school? All of these are great questions which any prudent person should ask when evaluating a program of study.
Here at IMU, we believe in providing all of our students with information and resources to help them make smart financial decisions that will positively impact their future – well after they have graduated from our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Below are several resources which may aid in beginning to answer some of those and may even spark a few other questions. These resoures are only the tip of the knowledge you will need to navigate paying for your education. But the staff here in the Offices of Financial Aid and Student Accounts are here to help provide guidance to you as you walk through the process. We are with you from Day 1 and will be with you as you walk across that graduation stage.
Scholarships (Deadlines vary by scholarship)
Ultrasound Technician and Medical Sonography Scholarships
These national and regional scholarships were designed to support ultrasound technician and diagnostic medical sonography students exclusively. Please note that only students attending accredited sonography programs are typically
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Educational Foundation
Amount: $2,500
This annual award is given to one or more sonography students who are SDMS members and enrolled in a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The deadline is December 31 for spring and summer sessions, and June 30 for fall and winter sessions.
Anne Jones Scholarship of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)
Amount: $2,500
This award is given to one full-time student actively enrolled in an accredited sonography program. Applicants must submit two professional letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay and information about their financial need, among other qualifications. The deadline is February 17.
The Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship Award
Amount: $1,000
This scholarship awards one full-time student $1,000, plus complimentary registration and travel support for ASE’s Annual Scientific Sessions. Applicants must attend accredited ultrasound schools. The deadline is October 23.
Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarship
Amount: 4,000
This annual program awards five $4,000 scholarships to entry-level minority sonography students. The application opens on November 1.
Raymond Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
This scholarship supports students enrolled in two- or four-year accredited sonographic imaging degree programs. Applications are due December 15.
Sonosite Hand-Carried Ultrasound (HCU) Award
Amount: $1,500
This award is reserved for sonography students who can provide research to demonstrate the positive economic, clinical or ergonomic benefits of using HCU. Deadline varies.
Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
This program offers six $2,500 scholarships to entry-level students enrolled in accredited sonography schools. Awardees who meet specified requirements may renew their scholarships annually. Application opens on November 1.
General Scholarships in Allied Healthcare
These scholarships are open to all students in the allied healthcare field, including ultrasound technicians. Competition for these awards may be more challenging, as students in all allied healthcare programs (such as nurses, MRI technologists and medical assistants) are also eligible to apply. Again, only candidates attending accredited degree programs are generally eligible for these awards.
Sharps Scholarship Program
Amount: $750-$1,500
This scholarship is for U.S. or Canadian citizens studying health-related fields at accredited universities. Applicants must submit an essay by June 26.
Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program
Amount: $8,000
This program supports students enrolled in health-related programs of study. Winners may receive up to $8,000 for one year of school in exchange for a twelve-month service obligation practicing full-time, direct patient care at qualified facilities in California.
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 total in 40 awards
This annual award is divided among forty students pursuing accredited health-related degrees. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community involvement and the desire to care for others. The deadline is June 30.
Rudi J. Bertrand Veterans Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
This unique program assists military veterans enrolled in full-time JRCERT-accredited medical programs. Applicants must be AAMD members. Deadline is May 1.
Varian Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
This scholarship is reserved for students beginning their first year in accredited medical-related degree programs. One can use funds for tuition, room and board, and supplies. Application must be received by May 1.
Walmart Foundation
Amount: Varies
Walmart Foundation employees and their children who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for scholarships in a number of fields, including ultrasound technology and sonography. Eligible candidates must complete FAFSA applications.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
This fund supports undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral minority students. It is available to any student enrolled in any accredited degree program, including sonography degrees. The deadline is March 30.
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Amount: $20,000
This program is specifically for financially disadvantaged students committed to careers in health-related research. The winner will receive up to $20,000 per academic year for up to four years.
AMVETS Organization
Amount: $1000-$4000
This organization awards scholarships to active or veteran military servicemembers, their children or their grandchildren. The application cycle is from January 18-April 30.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)
Amount: Varies
The scholarship is open to any health science student from a disadvantaged background. Participating schools must be accredited and select recipients. Deadline varies.
Gunilla Bentel Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
This scholarship is open to any AAMD member enrolled in a JRCERT-accredited medical degree program. Recipients must commit to continuing their studies. Applications are due May 1.
Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women
Amount: Varies
This scholarship is specifically for women interested in medical careers. The application deadline is July 31.
Waechter Medical-Legal Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
This scholarship is available to any student studying a health-related field. Students must submit a 150-word essay to qualify for this award by September 1.
Grants
Available through the federal government, there are PELL grants which are funds that do not have to be repaid (free money). You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid annually to enure you are being considered for all the aid for which you are eligible.
Student and Parent (PLUS) Loans
Available through the federal government, student and parent loans are a viable option for students after all other free aid has been received. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid annually to enure you are being considered for all the aid for which you are eligible. When taking out federal loans, either the student, the parent, or both will have to sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and complete Loan Entrance Counseling (LEC). More information can be found on the IMU Financial Aid page.
VA and Military Funding Options (Chapter 33, Post 9/11, etc)
These benefits are available to former service members and their family. If you or a parent have served in the United States Armed Forces, first we thank you for your service, secondly we encourage you to speak with your respective unit to discuss options to fund your education here at IMU.
A final thought from IMU Student Financial Services
No matter which option(s) you choose to finance your education, IMU is here to help you along your journey. We look forward to serving each student and family that walks through our doors. You are the reason we are here and we believe in you! Any questions you may have can be answered by phone or email. Our contact information can be found at the bottom of each departments respective web page.
– Institute of Medical Ultrasound Student Financial Services Team