Department of Student Affairs

On-demand enrollment certificates are available for current students and alumni to print through the National Student Clearinghouse’s Student Self-Service tools. To access this free service:

1. Login to the ATSU Portal
2. Search for: National Student Clearinghouse
3. Enter your ATSU username and password again to access the Student Self-Service tools

If the standard enrollment or degree verification provided through the National Student Clearinghouse does not meet your needs, you may request an enrollment verification letter by emailing enrollmentservices@atsu.edu. Please submit the ATSU Verification Request Form with your request to provide permission to release your academic record information.

Enrollment status is measured over a semester (made up of two ten week blocks) and includes all the credit hours you take during that semester. In other words, your enrollment status depends on the number of credit hours you take in a given semester. You should plan to register for courses at the beginning of each semester for both blocks that are included in that semester.

If you are required to maintain a specific enrollment status for financial aid purposes, loan deferments, VA benefits, or private scholarships, this is how you meet those requirements.

Example A: Half-time enrollment (five credit hours for a semester) is required for Direct Loan eligibility. If you plan on taking three credit hours in the first semester block and three credit hours in the second semester block, you would be pursuing six credit hours across the semester and considered more than half-time. You would have to register for both blocks at once to qualify for half-time enrollment status in this scenario.

Example B: If you register for three credit hours for the first semester block and do not register for second semester block, you will be considered less than half-time at three total hours for that semester. Registering for both blocks at the start of the semester helps you avoid this scenario.

Please refer to the Enrollment Status section of the ATSU Catalog for credit hour and corresponding enrollment status information.

Financial aid is based on your enrollment status for the full semester. If you are a new student in the second semester block, you must be enrolled in at least five credit hours (or half-time).

You are not required to register for two blocks. It is important to ensure you have the proper enrollment status and meet eligibility requirements for any financial aid you are receiving.

If you register for both blocks, you will be required to pay prior to the start of the semester or set up a payment plan with the Finance Office. Loan disbursements will be made at the start of the semester when all paperwork has been submitted timely.

Registering at the same time for both blocks in a semester will not affect your ability to adjust your class schedule should the need arise. You have the ability to add courses prior to the start of each block or drop courses without financial liability through the first week of each block (please note: dropping courses could impact your financial aid and VA benefit eligibility).

You are encouraged to obtain textbooks by block instead of semester. This will allow for flexibility to adjust your class schedule should the need arise.

Enrollment is required to receive financial aid. You must be enrolled at least half-time to receive federal loans.

Your enrollment status is reported to the National Student Clearinghouse. The six-month grace period for student loan borrowers begins the day after you are no longer enrolled at least half-time. In addition, an in-school deferment for student loan borrowers requires at least half-time enrollment.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid will be reviewed at the end of each semester.

Each semester has a one week break between each first and second block.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• Beginning with the class graduating in 1986, clinical training transitioned from recording clock hours to recording in weeks.
• Beginning with the graduating class of 1997, clinical training will again be recorded in clock hours.
• Effective July 15, 2013, beginning with the class of 2017, course and clinical credits are recorded in semester hours.

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

• Effective July 15, 2013, course credits transitioned from being recorded as quarter hours to semester hours.

• Effective July 1, 2014, course credits are recorded in semester hours for the following programs: Doctor of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Athletic Training, and the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training.
• The inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy – residential and Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency programs are recorded in semester hours.
• Effective October 1, 2016, course credits are recorded in semester hours for the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program.
• Effective July 17, 2017, course credits are recorded in semester hours for the following programs: Doctor of Physical Therapy — residential, Doctor of Audiology – residential, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – residential (for the first and second year of the program).
• Effective July 2018, course credits are recorded in semester hours for the Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology program.
• Effective July 2019, course credits are recorded in semester hours for the Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies — residential, beginning with the incoming class.
• Quarter hours are recorded for the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program and will phase out by 2026.

• Effective July 15, 2013, course credits transitioned from being recorded in quarter hours to semester hours.

• Course credits are recorded in semester hours.

• Course credits are recorded in semester hours.

• Course credits are recorded in semester hours.

Education records

An education record is any record maintained by the University or agency or party acting for the University from which a student can be personally identified. Records may be in any form and include, but not limited to: written documents, computer media, video or audio tape, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, and electronic files.

Education records do not include:

• Sole possession records – a record kept by a faculty or staff member if it is kept in the sole possession of the maker of the record and is not accessible or revealed to any other.
• Law enforcement records
• Employment records
• Medical records
• Alumni records

Student rights

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. The law guarantees students of the following:

• The right to inspect and review their education records.

When a record contains information about more than one student, the student may inspect and review only the records which relate to him/her.

Students who wish to review their education records should reference the Education Records section on the Student Affairs website.

A.T. Still University is not required to provide copies of educational records, unless distance prevents the student from access. Reasonable fees for copies of records may be charged by the University. Once a request to review records form is received, ATSU must comply within 45 days.

• The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights.

Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

Upon request, the University will arrange for a hearing, and notify the student, reasonably in advance of the date, place and time of the hearing.

The student may have an adviser present at the hearing. If the student desires to have an adviser present, he/she must notify the hearing panel of this fact, in writing, no less than two working days prior to the hearing. Advisers must be members of the A.T. Still University community (i.e. current students, faculty, staff). This adviser serves as a support person to the student and may not speak for the student, nor address the hearing panel. If the student requests to have private legal counsel present, the hearing panel may reschedule the hearing so that A.T. Still University legal counsel may be present.

The student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present written evidence relevant to the issues raised in the original request to amend the student’s education records.

The hearing will be conducted by a three-person panel comprised of University officials who do not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing. The panel will be appointed by the vice chancellor for student affairs. The hearing panel will prepare a written decision, within 10 business days of completion of the hearing, based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision will include a summary of the evidence presented and reasons for the decision. If the University determines that the challenged information is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right of privacy, it will amend the record and notify the student, in writing, that the record has been amended.

If the University determines that the challenged information is not inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s rights of privacy, it will notify the student or their right to place with the record a statement commenting on the challenged information and/or a statement setting forth the reasons for disagreeing with the decision. The statement will be maintained as part of the student’s education records as long as the contested portion is maintained. If the University discloses the contested portion of the record, it must also disclose the statement.

Grades and academic performance evaluations may be challenged under this procedure only on the basis of the accuracy of their transcription.

• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as the National Clearinghouse, an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

• The right to file with the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office a complaint concerning alleged failures by University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-8520.

FERPA rights apply to all students in attendance and former students. FERPA rights do not apply to deceased students or persons who have applied but not attended. Request for records of a deceased student will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The University reserves the right to deny the request.

FERPA begins on the day of matriculation.

Annual notification

Students will receive electronic notifications of their FERPA rights each semester enrolled at ATSU. Additionally, a copy of the policy can be obtained by contacting Enrollment Services or by accessing the policy via ATSU’s website.

Right to refuse access

A.T. Still University reserves the right to deny transcripts or copies of records not required to be made available by FERPA, if there is an unresolved disciplinary action against the student.

Directory information

A.T. Still University has identified the following items as directory information: Name, primary address, telephone number, email address, dates of attendance, class year (if applicable), enrollment status (i.e. full-time/part-time), previous institution(s) attended, program(s) of study, awards, honors, degree(s) conferred (including dates), class roster, class schedule, photographs, expected graduation date, and limited release of date of birth. DOB will only be released to official agencies as required for matching student records or as a validation of positive identification when furnished by a person making an inquiry.

These items may be released without the prior written consent of the student. However, it is our policy not to do so, unless it is deemed to be in the best interest of the student.

Students reserve the right to request in writing that directory designated items be restricted from public disclosure. If they wish to do so, students may fill out a Nondisclosure of Directory Information Form. The nondisclosure restriction will remain in effect until Enrollment Services is notified in writing by the student to remove the FERPA restriction.

A.T. Still University assumes no liability if honoring the nondisclosure request has a negative effect for the student.

Non-directory information

Non-directory information is any information considered personally identifiable, such as social security number, student ID, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, academic standing, and any information not identified as directory information. This type of information cannot be released without the prior written consent of the student, except under the following:

1. To schools in which the student seeks or intends to enroll.
2. To federal, state, and local authorities involved in the audit or evaluation of compliance with educational programs.
3. To comply with a judicial order or subpoena.
4. In connection with financial aid, as necessary to determine the eligibility, amount or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid.
5. To organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of educational institutions.
6. To accrediting organizations.
7. To the parents of a student, who are considered a dependent student under the Internal Revenue Code.
8. When a health or safety emergency is apparent.
9. To an alleged victim of a crime of violence, the results of a disciplinary hearing may be disclosed.
10. To school officials with a legitimate educational interest.

Record of requests for disclosure

Enrollment Services will maintain a record of all requests for and/or disclosures of non-directory information from a student’s education records, as required under FERPA regulations. The record will indicate the name of the party making the request, any additional party to whom the information may be re-disclosed (if any), and the legitimate interest the party had in requesting or obtaining the information.

Reporting a Suspected FERPA Violation

When a FERPA violation is suspected, please provide a brief summary of the concern and email to reportabuse@atsu.edu for investigation. ITS will contact you to go through a series of questions and complete an internal form to determine if any type of violation has occurred (FERPA, HIPAA, security incident, etc.).

Faculty and staff

All employees of ATSU are required to read and sign the ATSU Staff Handbook which addresses FERPA. Annually employees are asked to review FERPA and the online FERPA tutorial during the annual employee training. In addition, Enrollment Services will periodically send FERPA reminders and information through a variety of distribution methods.

Please note: usage of ATSU’s email system is required when conducting ATSU-related business via email.

Grading policy

A.T. Still University adheres to the grading practices recommended under FERPA. Grades are not posted in a public manner either by student name, social security number, or student identification number. FERPA permits the posting of grades only if the student is assigned a unique identifier known only to the student and the faculty member.

Types, locations, and custodian of education records

To view a list of the types of records maintained by A.T. Still University, their locations, and custodians please visit the Education Records section of the Department of Student Affairs.

FERPA information for faculty and staff

The information provided below is taken from the 2012 FERPA Guide, written and published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). This guide is written in consultation with the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO), which is responsible for providing assistance to ensure compliance with FERPA, and which investigates, processes, and reviews FERPA complaints and violations.

Letters of recommendation

“Statements made by a person providing a recommendation that are made from that person’s personal observation or knowledge do not require a written release from the student who is the subject of the recommendation. However, if personally identifiable information obtained from a student’s education record is included in a letter of recommendation (grades, GPA, etc.), the writer is required to obtain a signed release from the student which (1) specifies the records that may be disclosed, (2) states the purpose of the disclosure, and (3) identifies the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure can be made. If kept on file by the person writing the recommendation, the letter of recommendation and student release would be part of the student’s education record and the student has the right to read it unless he or she has waived their right to access (AACRAO 2012 FERPA Guide, p. 35)."

Enrollment Services can also provide you with a Letter of Recommendation Permission Release form which can be completed by the student and maintained with a copy of the letter of recommendation.

Sample permission letter for writing a letter of recommendation

I give permission for Dr. Reid to write a letter of recommendation to:

Highland Hospital
1 Hospital Drive
Springfield, MO 65804

Dr. Reid has my permission to include my grades, GPA, and class rank in this letter.

I waive/do not waive my right to review a copy of this letter at any time in the future.

Signature and date

Posting of grades by faculty

Public posting of grades either by the student’s name, school identification number, or social security number without the student’s prior written consent is a violation of FERPA. This includes the posting of grades to a class website and applies to any public posting of grades for students taking distance education courses.

Instructors who wish to post grades should use a system that ensures that FERPA requirements are met. This can be accomplished by obtaining the student’s written consent or by using a unique identifier known only to the student and the instructor. The order of posting should not be alphabetic.

Parental access to an eligible student’s education records

At the postsecondary level, parents have no inherent rights to inspect their son’s or daughter’s education records. The right to access is limited solely to the student.

Records may be released to parents only if certain conditions are met. Therefore, all faculty and staff should refer such requests to the Enrollment Services.

Helpful hints to avoid FERPA violations

• Never release non-directory designated information over the phone or to a third-party without written consent.
• Prior to releasing "directory" designated information on a student, ensure they do not have a FERPA hold on their information.
• Ensure that student information is shredded when no longer needed and in compliance with ATSU Policy No. 10-209: ATSU Record Retention Policy.
• Do not leave confidential information displayed on an unattended computer.
• Cover or put away papers that contain confidential information if you are going to step away from your desk.
• Double check you are sending email messages to the correct address.
• Do not discuss confidential student information in a manner in which others who do not have a legitimate interest in knowing such information can hear.
• Do not share student educational record information with other ATSU school officials unless a legitimate educational interest exists.
• Refer all requests for student information to Enrollment Services. This includes requests from a student’s family.
• Password protect documents with confidential information.
• Utilize Virtru or Gmail confidential mode to protect information sent in emails.
• Never circulate a class roster containing social security number or student identification number.

What is the Loan for Disadvantaged Students Program?

This is a subsidized 5% fixed-interest rate loan made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The purpose of the Loan for Disadvantaged Students (LDS) program is to provide long-term funding and low-interest rates to eligible medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are enrolled full time. The loan includes a 12-month grace period before repayment and is eligible for deferment throughout medical residency. Awards are made to medical students with the lowest combined parent and student contributions (PC and SC) based on the federal needs-analysis calculation. Students must come from an economically disadvantaged background (low income level tables are published annually by DHHS), and/or are considered by the admissions committee to have come from an environmentally disadvantaged background (criteria determined at the time of admission review).

How much can I borrow?

Enrollment Services and the Finance Office will determine how much you can borrow based on your eligibility, the amount of LDS funds available for the institution, and other criteria. The maximum award per student equals the cost of attendance (including tuition/fees, books/supplies, and living expenses) less other aid and resources.

How do I qualify for an LDS?

• Enrollment full time in the osteopathic medicine degree program
• United States citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Provide parent financial asset and household information
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain good academic standing
• Owe no federal grant refund and not be in default on any federal loan

Why must I provide financial information about my parents to obtain an LDS?

To assist schools in allocating limited LDS funds, the Department of Health and Human Services requires parent information from all students to determine financial need without regard to age, tax, or marital status.

Loan Repayment

• Repayment begins following a 12-month grace period after you cease to be a full-time student.
• Interest at 5% is compounded on the unpaid principal balance and begins to accrue upon expiration of your grace period unless you are eligible to defer payment.
• Loans are repayable over a period of not less than 10 years, no more than 25 years, at the discretion of the institution.
• LDS is eligible for Federal Loan Consolidation.

May payment of my LDS be deferred?

YES. Periodic installments of principal and interest need not be paid, and interest shall not accrue, while the Borrower:

• Serves on active duty as a member of a uniformed service of the United States, for up to three years.
• Serves as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act, for up to three years.
• Pursues advanced professional training, including internships and residencies.
• Pursues a full-time course of study at a health professions school eligible for participation in the Loans for Disadvantaged Students Program.
• Leaves the Institution with the intent to return to the Institution as a full-time student, to engage in a full-time educational activity which is directly related to the health profession for which the Borrower is preparing, as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for up to two years.
• Participates in a fellowship training program or a full-time educational activity which is directly related to the health profession for which the Borrower’s prepared at the Institution, and is engaged in by the Borrower within 12 months after the completion of the Borrower’s participation in advanced professional training as described in the promissory note section 4(c) for up to two years.

What happens to my LDS in the event of death or disability?

Your obligation to repay the loan will be canceled upon receipt of the required documentation in the event of your death or permanent and total disability.

How do I add my parent’s information to my FAFSA?

Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, students can no longer directly add their parents’ financial information to the FAFSA. Instead, students and parents can add their relevant financial information to the LDS application within Student Forms directly. ATSU’s Enrollment Services will calculate the student and parent combined SAI in the same way FAFSA did previously.

What is PCL?

HRSA’s Primary Care Loan (PCL) is designed to assist 3rd and 4th year osteopathic students with educational expenses and may also be used to pay off other federal loans that are accruing at a higher interest rate. PCL is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is managed by ATSU.

Note: Students considering this option - please be aware that PCL funds cannot qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Eligibility:

• Full-time enrollment in the doctor of osteopathic medicine program
• United States citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Demonstrate financial need via the Title IV need analysis
• Owe no federal grant refund and not be in default on any federal loan
• Maintain good academic standing
• Register with Selective Service if required by law

Maximum borrowing amounts

ATSU’s Enrollment Services and Finance Office will determine the awarding amounts annually. Criteria includes, but is not limited to, annual funding limits awarded to ATSU by HRSA, a student’s year in school and financial need.

Things to Consider

• Service Obligation: PCL recipients must adhere to the PCL service obligation. Specific details, including access to the ATSU self-certification form, will be provided to recipients.
• Loan Fees: no loan fees
• Interest: Interest begins accruing following a 12 month grace period after the student ceases full time enrollment. The current interest rate will be fixed throughout repayment at 5% as long as the borrower meets the annual certification requirements.
• Grace Period: The grace period immediately follows completion or termination of full-time student status. The grace period cannot be postponed to follow any deferments for which the borrower may be eligible.
• Repayment: Borrowers must practice primary care for ten years or until the loan is paid in full, whichever occurs first.

How to apply

Read the Primary Care Loan (PCL) FAQs for more detailed information. Interested applicants may submit an application through Student Forms by logging into the ATSU Portal and searching for Student Forms. Once logged in, click on the Manage Requests button and then the ‘+’ sign next to the Primary Care Loan Application option. Read the instructions, provide a general statement and then click Submit. The new Primary Care Loan Application workflow will be made available for you to access and complete. Follow the prompts to complete the web form. Our team will follow up with you within 3-5 days of receiving your application.

The College Financing Plan

The College Financing Plan is a consumer tool that participating institutions use to notify students about their financial aid option. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. Read more about the The College Financing Plan.

ATSU provides a personalized College Financing Plan to any accepted student who has been given access to their Anthology Student Portal. To comply with Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (P.L.116-315), ATSU’s school certifying officials will provide each VA-supported student with a custom College Financing Plan upon the student’s request to utilize VA Educational Benefits, and then at the beginning of each subsequent academic year, or if tuition and fees change.

Educational plans

Each ATSU program has a set curriculum for their students. At any time this curriculum can be viewed in the ATSU University Catalog. Select the corresponding program or school of interest to view the curriculum.

Recruitment practices

ATSU bans all inducements (including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other items having monetary value of more than a de minimus amount) to any individual or entity (other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws) for the purpose of securing enrollment of service members or obtaining access to tuition assistance funds as part of efforts to eliminate aggressive marketing aimed at service members.

ATSU does not participate in high-pressure recruitment-marketing tactics. ATSU will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollment of federal financial aid (including TA funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

Re-admissions policy

Re-admission is guaranteed, pending proof of compliance with minimal technical standards and the Codes of Academic and Behavioral Conduct, for students whose military reserve obligations may necessitate a period of absence from the academic program when they are called to extended active duty. Specific policy information may be found in the ATSU University Catalog under the Refund Information of the Financial section

Point of contacts

Veterans and their families may contact those listed below for assistance.

Kaylee Morgenstern, MBA Enrollment Services A.T. Still University 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501	Mariel Molina, MAE Enrollment Services A.T. Still University 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501
660.626.2019 (phone), 888.676.6701 (fax)	660.626.2019 (phone), 888.676.6701 (fax)
kayleemorgenstern@atsu.edu	marielmolina@atsu.edu

Accreditation

A.T. Still University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604. Phone 800.621.7440. All programs seek approval of the HLC when required by the substantive change rules prior to program offerings.

Institutional refund policy

ATSU’s institutional refund policy aligns with the Title IV refund policies. Specific policy information may be found in the ATSU University Catalog.

College Scorecard

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Paying for college

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Financial aid

ATSU is committed to providing our students with the assistance to explore all funding options.

660.626.2019

enrollmentservices@atsu.edu

Enrollment Services

Learning Resources & Accommodation Services

Learning Resources & Accommodation Services staff provide academic advising in the areas of note taking, memorization techniques, determining study priorities, using resource materials, studying for tests, reducing test anxiety, effectively using a tutor, and studying in a small group. 866.626.2878 ext. 2424

Behavioral Health & Wellness Counseling

The Behavioral Health & Wellness Counseling department provides confidential individual, couple, and group counseling, as well as referral and consultation services. All services are provided free of charge for ATSU students.

Veterans benefits

A.T. Still University is approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for the certification of students eligible to receive VA educational benefits. Our personnel are aware and committed to working with veterans and active duty soldiers to ensure student success. Learn more about the Veteran Benefits.

Kaylee Morgenstern, MBA Enrollment Services A.T. Still University 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501	Mariel Molina, MAE Enrollment Services A.T. Still University 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501
660.626.2019 (phone), 888.676.6701 (fax)	660.626.2019 (phone), 888.676.6701 (fax)
kayleemorgenstern@atsu.edu	marielmolina@atsu.edu

Each year, scholarship applications will open in mid-January and close in mid-March for ATSU students. Scholarship applications are available within ScholarshipUniverse, which can be found on the my.ATSU.edu student portal. Enrollment Services will announce via email to all active students when the scholarship applications are available. The University Scholarship Committee will make recipient selections and students will be notified if they have been selected for an endowed scholarship before the end of the spring semester. Scholarships are applied to the student’s ATSU account for the upcoming academic year and divided into two equal disbursements, fall and spring.

ATSU is deeply committed to an educational and collaborative environment embracing cultural proficiency. Students striving to become the best healthcare professionals possible must understand and embrace society’s diversity. The Graduate Health Professions Scholarship (GPS) is designed to accentuate the university’s unique mission of service and leadership in whole person healthcare. This tuition scholarship is a targeted approach to attract and educate students whose life contributions and experiences are consistent with the ATSU mission to serve in underserved areas.