Financial Aid

Detroit Mercy Dental Financial Aid

As you envision your career in dentistry, you feel excited and eager, although the first step to achieving your goal is determining how to pay for your education. Financial assistance is available through

  • federal and private loans,
  • university grants,
  • scholarships and other programs;

in many cases, assistance can cover full tuition, fees, books, instrument charges and even living expenses.

The Office of Financial Aid at Detroit Mercy Dental is committed to help you navigate your way through the cost components to fund your dental education.  We will guide you through the process for the following: 

  1. Planning a budget and means to meet the cost for a student in the D.D.S. program
  2. Understanding your funding options and types of financial aid available
  3. Applying for financial aid

1. Plan

Planning a budget and means to meet the cost for a student in the D.D.S. program

Plan and Find Costs

2. Find Options

Understanding your funding options and types of financial aid available.

Explore Funding

3. Apply

Applying for financial aid

Apply Today

If you have any questions regarding any of the information provided, please contact the Detroit Mercy Dental Office of Financial Aid. 

Canadian students are not eligible for U.S. federal funds. They may choose to finance their education through Provincial Aid such as OSAP or banking institutions. Please apply for funding early as processing seems to be slower between the United States and Canada.