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Health Management & Policy

E211 General Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 384-5122

 

Degree Programs

Master of Health Administration

Tuition and Financial Aid

Graduate Tuition and Fees

  • Are among the lowest of the most respected health management programs.
  • Students with a 25% Graduate Research Assistantship qualify for the lower resident tuition.

Estimated Costs

View the estimated annual expenses for MHA students at http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/graduate/costs/mha.htm.

Student Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available in a variety of forms, including student loans, research assistantships, scholarships and awards. Approximately 70% of students receive financial aid from the department. Other financial support information.

Student Loans

U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for aid sponsored by the federal government by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA form is often a required first step in applying for state loans and for some private funding sources as well. You may apply on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible and have your results sent to the University of Iowa.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs)
  • Represent the major source of financial aid available from the department.
  • Awarded annually on the basis of student merit and departmental need.
  • Students with quarter-time GRAs are classified as residents for tuition purposes—a net reduction of $12,372 in tuition costs for 2008-2009.
  • Salary for the 2008-2009 academic year for a 25% appointment (10 hrs/week) is $8,287.50 plus a $2,477/semester scholarship (based on full-time enrollment)
  • Includes health care benefits. Additional information.
Scholarships and Awards
First-Year Departmental Alumni Association Tuition Scholarships
Established in 1993, the scholarship is awarded based on demonstrated high academic achievement and leadership abilities
Second-Year Departmental Alumni Association Scholarships
Established in 1990, the scholarship is awarded at the beginning of the second year of MHA course work based on academic achievement and financial need.
Adrienne Astolfi Eddins Health Management Scholarship
Established by a bequest from her sister, Janice Reals Ellig in 1999 this $2,500 scholarship recognizes Adrienne’s outstanding leadership and pioneering efforts as a female healthcare executive and student mentor.  It is awarded each fall to an entering female student in the MHA Program.
The John and Wendy Boardman/Amenity Foundation Exceeding Expectations (E2) Scholarship
The John and Wendy Boardman/Amenity Foundation Exceeding Expectations (E2) Scholarship will assist second- or third-year Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) students who have a particular interest in hospice/palliative care, geriatrics and/or long-term care environments. The $1,500 scholarship was established by John and Wendy Boardman, who own Amenity Hospice, a Medicare-certified hospice service in eastern Iowa that specializes in the care of individuals with dementia, heart and lung disease. The first recipient of the Boardman scholarship will be announced in fall 2006.
Peg and Richard Breon Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Peg and Richard Breon, the scholarship of $1,500 is made annually to a second or third year Master of Health Administration student with the desire to lead not-for-profit voluntary hospitals.
The David T. Clapsaddle Memorial Scholarship
The David T. Clapsaddle Memorial Scholarship was established by the classmates of the late David T. Clapsaddle to recognize students in health management and policy who have significantly demonstrated growth in academic and leadership abilities through coursework, student group activities, community involvement and work ethic.,. Established in 2005 by classmates of David, the scholarship of $1,000 is made annually to a second or third year Master of Health Administration student
John W. Colloton Outstanding Student Award
This $500 award is presented annually at the graduation reception by the Alumni Association to the member of the graduating class who, in the perception of his/her classmates, has exhibited outstanding leadership and holds the greatest potential for making contributions to the profession
Mary Kay and Stephen E. Corbeil Scholarship
The Mary Kay and Stephen E. Corbeil Scholarship recognizes students who have significantly demonstrated growth in academic and leadership abilities through coursework, student group activities, community involvement and work ethic.
Established in 2007 by Mary Kay and Stephen E. Corbeil, the scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to an entering out-of-state MHA student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and leadership potential. Special consideration is given to students expressing an interest in multi-hospital systems.
Charles R. Linden Scholarship
Established in 2000 by his son, Todd C. Linden, the Charles R. Linden Scholarship of $1,000 is made annually to a second or third year year Master of Health Administration student interested in a career in the non-profit sector of health care.
Marilyn and Lawrence Prybil Scholarship
Established in 2002, the Marilyn and Lawrence Prybil Scholarship of $1,000 is made annually to a second or third year Master of Health Administration student with a strong commitment to working in not-for-profit multi-unit health care systems.
Frank N. Whitson Award
This award is in memory of Frank N. Whitson, an HHA student, whose untimely death prevented his graduation. The award is presented annually at graduation to the MHA graduate who demonstrates the highest academic performance.
 

Additional Scholarships and Awards

 
Dean's Graduate Fellowship:
Sponsored by the Graduate College.
Albert W. Dent Scholarship
Sponsored by the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Foster G. McGaw Scholarships
Sponsored by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Health Care and Insurance

http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/benefits/health/student/index_grad_hs.html

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