Health Professions Loans are available to students enrolled in the College of Dentistry and the College of Pharmacy. Students will automatically be considered for the Health Professions Loan if they provide their parents' information on the Request For Information on HPL Eligibility form and show financial need, even if they are considered a self-supporting student. Funds are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The form will be available within MyUI after students receive their financial aid offer in the Spring. The University of Iowa administers the Nursing Student Loan, and it is serviced by Heartland Educational Computer Systems, Inc (ECSI).

How to Apply

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Complete the Request For Information on HPL Eligibility form, once available, by the deadline listed on the form.
• First-time borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN).
• Accept, reduce, or decline your Health Professions Loan for each semester in MyUI.

Health Professions Loan Information

• Available on a first-come first-served basis to students in the College of Dentistry and the College of Pharmacy who demonstrate financial need. Financial need is based on the cost of attendance, student aid index (SAI) calculated from the FAFSA, and other financial aid available.
• Students will automatically be considered for the Health Professions Loan if their parent provides a Federal Tax return and completes information on the Request For Information HPL Eligibility form.
• Interest begins to accrue when the borrower enters repayment.
• If eligible, we encourage all students to borrow this loan before borrowing other federal loans, Grad PLUS, or private student loans.

Loan Limits

Annual Maximums:

• Dental students:  $20,000
• Pharmacy students:  $5,000

Cumulative Maximums:  None