Financial Aid

General Information

Financial assistance is available to students through favorable long- and short-term loans, fellowships and awards.

• Loans - through the University and private lenders are available to physical therapy students who meet eligibility requirements. Applicants for loans must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well as a loan application available through the University's Office of Student Financial Aid Services. Inquiries about loan assistance should be directed to the University's Office of Student Financial Aid Services, IUPUI Campus Center CE250, 420 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5145.
• Fellowships and Awards - Recipients of fellowships or awards are recommended primarily on the basis of the student's academic achievement, potential as a physical therapist and, to a lesser extent, financial need. Fellowships do not require repayment by the recipient after graduation. Students must make formal application for Department level Fellowships by the announced deadline. Applications are available in the Department of Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapy Faculty Scholarship Committee recommends recipients for these awards.

Fellowships and Awards Available

Fall Awards

General Timeline Deadline Due Date:	February 16
Decision Date/ Recipient Notification:	March 16 May 15 (Stephen O. Jones Fellowship)
Award Date (Bursar Account):	August 1 September 15 (Stephen O. Jones Fellowship)

• Patricia Rae Evans Fellowship

  Fellowship is given annually to an incoming student demonstrating academic excellence. Funds are available for first year of study; applicants must be incoming students.

 
• Katherine Belzer Fellowship

  Fellowship is given annually to two or three students demonstrating perseverance in spite of hardships. Funds are available for second and third year of study; applicants must be current first or second year students.

 
• Stephen O. Jones Fellowship

  Fellowship is given annually to an outstanding student who has declared an interest in the area of geriatric or acute care physical therapy practice. Funds are available for the second year of study; applicants must be current first year students only.

 
• Constance Brown Fellowship

  Fellowship is given annually to one or two outstanding students demonstrating financial need. Funds are available for the second year of study; applicants must be current first year students only.

 
• Frances Ekstam Fellowship

  Fellowship is given annually to an outstanding student demonstrating scholastic excellence and professional contribution. Funds are available for the third year of study; applicants must be current second year students only.

Spring Awards

General Timeline Deadline Due Date:	Not Applicable
Decision Date/ Recipient Notification:	May 15
Award Date (Bursar Account):	Capstone week/Graduation

• William Porter Award

  Award is given annually to a graduating student demonstrating academic and clinical excellence in neurological rehabilitation. Funds are available for first year of APTA membership dues.

General Instructions for Award Applications

1. Please download the award(s) for which you are eligible.
2. All applications must be typed, double spaced, 12-point font.
3. All pages should contain students’ name and ID #.
4. Additional page(s) should be attached where necessary.

All applications must be submitted by deadline to the following address:

Department of Physical Therapy
1140 W. Michigan Street, CF 326
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119