Your education is a major investment, and we understand that you may have questions and concerns about financing your education. We are here to help you explore your options for financial aid and connect you with resources.

Current students: The Office of Financial Aid has a Financial Aid Course in Canvas that is used as a repository for students to access financial aid information quickly.

How is Cost of Attendance determined?

Cost of Attendance is the total amount of aid, including scholarships, grants and loans, that you are eligible to receive for the entire year. The Cost of Attendance is derived based on living expenses in the Winston-Salem area and information from student surveys. The amount provided each year allows a Wake Forest University School of Medicine student to live comfortably alone, not luxuriously. Cutting costs in any way, including getting a roommate, budgeting money for food and other expenses, and living as frugally as possible are recommended.

It is not required that you accept the full Cost of Attendance each year. The amount you accept is flexible. You are allowed to return funds if you accept too much or request more if you run short as long as you stay within the Cost of Attendance.

Scholarships

Service Commitment Scholarships

Read the PA Financial Aid Newsletter.

Apply for Financial Aid

Application Submission  
FAFSA Available December 31  
Federal Loan Disbursement Dates
(Refunds to students are direct deposited within 14 days of disbursement date)
Date student receives refund
PA1-B - Summer 2024 May 31, 2024 June 7, 2024
PA1 - Summer 2024 May 31, 2024 June 7, 2024
PA2 - Summer 2024 May 13, 2024 May 17, 2024
PA1-B - Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 September 13, 2024
PA1 - Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 September 13, 2024
PA2 - Fall 2024 August 19, 2024 August 23, 2024
PA1-B - Spring 2025 January 6, 2025 January 10, 2025
PA1 - Spring 2025 January 6, 2025 January 10, 2025
PA2 - Spring 2025 January 6, 2025 January 10, 2025
120 Day Federal Loan Excess Fund Return  
PA1-B - Summer 2024 August 30, 2024  
PA1 - Summer 2024 August 30, 2024  
PA2 - Summer 2024 August 9, 2024  
PA1-B - Fall 2024 December 20, 2024  
PA1 - Fall 2024 December 20, 2024  
PA2 - Fall 2024 December 2, 2024  
PA1-B - Spring 2025 April 11, 2025  
PA1 - Spring 2025 April 11, 2025  
PA2 - Spring 2025 April 11, 2025