Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP - Medicine, Pharmacy & Nursing)
Nebraska State College System · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Cooperative program between NSCS colleges and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), offering full-tuition waivers and guaranteed early admission to UNMC professional schools.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 100% undergraduate tuition waiver plus guaranteed seat in UNMC medical/pharmacy/nursing school
- Tuition Rate
- $0 (Full tuition waiver at NSCS colleges)
- Application Fee
- $30
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.5+ cumulative high school GPA with strong biology and chemistry grades
- English Language
- Satisfied via residency
- Standardized Exam
- ACT composite 24+ (math and science 24+)
- Application Materials
- RHOP application, rural healthcare motivation essay, official transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation (one healthcare practitioner)
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Nebraska State College System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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