The expenses of the program include tuition and fees, books and uniforms. Prior to admission students must purchase an online drug testing, background check and immunization tracking system called CastleBranch.com. In addition, prior to the start of clinical education, students must purchase an online clinical management system called Trajecsys.
Students will also need reliable transportation for travel to clinical education, which may be up to 70 miles away from the University. Fuel expenses for travel will also be incurred. Additional costs incurred by students during the program are for textbooks, uniforms, personal identification nameplates and purchase of online clinical education management system (Trajecsys).
Students will also be required to complete pre-program clinical obligations (drug screening, national criminal background checks, and various immunizations), which is done through an online management company (CastleBranch) for a fee.
Textbooks required for each course are available in the University Bookstore at the beginning of each semester. Uniforms may be purchased anywhere provided they meet the requirements established by the Radiologic Technology Program. Nameplates are available for a minimal fee from the University Bookstore/Eagles Access.
Fees associated with the Program and not found on the USI Admissions web page are:
These expenses can vary and are subject to change. If housing is required, information on cost and availability can also be obtained through the Office of Admissions.
For specific information regarding University costs and available aid, click the buttons below:
Number Awarded: 1
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: Full time second year radiologic and imaging sciences student with highest cumulative GPA. USI Program Director and Radiology Tech staff reviews GPAs to confirm recipient. May not be awarded to a graduating senior. Recipient must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year in order to receive this scholarship. Not renewable.
Number Awarded: 1
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: May not be awarded to a graduating senior.
Number Awarded: 2
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: To recognize an imaging sciences student who exemplifies competent, compassionate patient care in clinical practice.
Number Awarded: 6
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: Full-time students in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher) at USI who have been accepted into the diagnostic medical sonography, food and nutrition, or radiologic and imaging sciences program at the time of application and receipt of scholarship. Recipients must display professional attributes consistent with the mission of Deaconess Health System to provide health care service with a compassionate and caring spirit, and must have demonstrated financial need as validated by FAFSA. Student Financial Assistance must validate need.
Number Awarded: 2
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: Award to radiologic and imaging sciences students from Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson, Warrick or Spencer counties with demonstrated financial need who are doing their clinical training at Deaconess. May not be awarded to a graduating senior, must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year in order to receive this scholarship.
Number Awarded: 2
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: First year student working toward radiologic and imaging sciences degree with minimum GPA 2.75 at time of selection showing good potential as a radiologic technologist and demonstrating financial need. May be renewed if criteria is still met. May not be awarded to a graduating senior. Recipient must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year in order to receive this scholarship. Student Financial Assistance must validate need.
Number Awarded: 3
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: First year student working toward a Radiologic Technology degree with minimum GPA of 2.8 at time of selection showing good potential as a radiologic technologist. Must be performing clinicals at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Financial need should be first but not the only consideration. May not be awarded to a graduating senior. Recipient must be enrolled during the current academic year in order to receive this scholarship. Not renewable. Student Financial Assistance must validate need.
Number Awarded: 1
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: Second year Radiologic and Imaging Sciences student performing clinicals at Deaconess. Minimum 3.0 GPA with at least 20 hours completed at time of selections. Student must have demonstrated financial need and must show good potential. May not be awarded to a graduating senior. Recipient must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year in order to receive this scholarship. Not renewable. Student Financial Assistance must validate need.
Number Awarded: 1
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: A worthy radiology student to be determined by their peers. Nominations based on an essay about student who lends emotional/academic support to other class members. May not be awarded to a graduating senior.
Number Awarded: 2
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: First year student working toward Radiologic and Imaging Sciences degree with a minimum GPA of 3.25 at the time of selection showing good potential as a radiologic technologist and demonstrating financial need. May not be awarded to a graduating senior. Recipient must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year in order to receive this scholarship. Not renewable. Student Financial Assistance must validate need.
Number Awarded: 4
Selection Process: Faculty to select
Criteria: Full-time students at the University of Southern Indiana enrolled in an undergraduate pre-clinical program which prepares them to seek employment in the fields of gerontology, geriatrics, long-term care and/or long-term care administration. Preference shall be given to students who are enrolled full-time in a specific health-related degree program with work experience and/or volunteer service related to gerontology. Preference shall be given to undergraduate students with junior or senior status or graduate students with at least one academic year of study remaining at the time the scholarship is received. Students who are in good academic standing at the University of Southern Indiana and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale when the scholarship is awarded and received. Applicants shall submit to the selection committee a one-page essay describing their career goals. The scholarship is not automatically renewable, but may be renewed if the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship.
Contact the Program chairs for more information on applying for these scholarships:
