All doctoral applicants applying for full-time status will automatically be considered for a stipend of $24,000 per year plus full-tuition and fees and health insurance. Supplemental stipends ($1,000 to $5,000) for outstanding students are also available. Scholarships (stipends + tuition + fees+ insurance) offered to our current students range from $24,000 to $35,000 per year.
Scholarships in Rehabilitation Medicine:
Scholarships are available for both M.S. and Ph.D. research in rehabilitation medicine. If interested, please contact the BME Program office for additional information.
Other Financial Assistance:
Teaching and research assistantships may also be available from research mentors. There are also financial aid opportunities such as the Beldon Scholarship, McNair & others.
Student Housing:
At the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) students have a choice of on-campus housing options. The newest on-campus residences are Laurel Village and Chaparral Village. These two complexes offer apartment-style living with a choice of either two or four private bedrooms in an apartment with a living room and a kitchenette with a microwave, sink and full-size refrigerator (no stove/oven). These complexes are owned and managed by UTSA and residents are required to purchase meal plans.