Ultrasound Tech School Scholarships

Are you floored by the cost of higher education, especially if you want to become an ultrasound technician or a medical sonographer? While some schools cut costs by providing online courses and home study programs, you also can become proactive in your search for grants and scholarships. If you feel you don’t deserve these monies, think again. If you don’t go after them, someone else will get the money you may deserve.

Since students often need to gain an undergraduate health care degree before they enter a sonography clinical program, the cost of gaining an education for this profession may add up. But, remember that the higher degree and special training also may lead to higher-paying jobs within a specialty such as ultrasound and sonography. If you choose a good school and maintain a high grade point average, you may realize a better salary in the long run.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, faster-than-average employment growth is expected for diagnostic medical sonographers. Job opportunities should be favorable through 2016, which provides plenty of time to research scholarships and grants and to finalize your degree. Your search for scholarships and grants can be productive and fun; the fun part is realizing that none of this money needs to be repaid.

You might be surprised at the opportunities available to students who seek health care degrees such as allied health and medical assisting, as this field is growing in demand to an aging population that needs health care services. You may find grants and scholarships designed specifically for health care students based upon merit (good grades) or upon need (poor financial status). You can apply for money through government-based financial aid resources such as FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or through state-based programs. Various colleges also offer scholarships to attend their schools, and if your high grades are any indication of your future as a college student, those colleges may help you find a way to finance your studies.

You also could find money through other sources that aren’t designed specifically for health care studies. If you are the daughter or son of a U.S. veteran, or if you are a veteran, resources may be available to you. If you or your parents belong to a fraternal organization or to a specific religion, you may find college money there as well. Other resources include incentives for disabled individuals, ethnic groups and for people who are descendants of soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. The resources seem endless, and it takes time to discover them all – but it can be worth the effort, even if you receive enough to pay for your books for one year.

When you apply to the colleges of your choice, be sure to fill out the FAFSA, as this paperwork provides the foundation for all the information you’ll need to apply for other scholarships and grants. While the FAFSA can provide a great financial foundation, the point is to reduce the college debt so you can enjoy your salary when you graduate.

Top Online Ultrasound Schools

AS in Healthcare	University of Phoenix — The University of Phoenix is America's largest accredited online university. With their associate's degree in Health Care, Phoenix offers its students a way to prepare for an entry-level position in the ultrasound technician field.
AS in Medical Assisting AS in Health IT	Kaplan University — Kaplan University is one of the largest accredited online colleges, and their associate's degrees in medical assisting or in health information technology can help you gain the education you need to begin your ultrasound career. This is a fast and flexible degree that can provide the foundation you need for your ultrasound technical career.
AS in Medical Office Admin BS in Health Services Mgmt	Virginia College Online — If you want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies degree online that will prepare you for ultrasound technology as well as for management, then apply for Virginia College's bachelor's degree in Health Services Management or associate's degree in medical office administration. The tuition for each program includes the cost of every textbook for every course.
AS in Health IT	DeVry University — With their associate's degree in health information technology program, DeVry University prepares students to be HIT leaders in contemporary hospitals, physician's offices, medical clinics, and more.
AS in Medical Assisting	Keiser University — Apply for Keiser's Medical Assisting associate's degree to fast-track your ultrasound technician career. Learn how to use ultrasound, x-ray and EKG equipment with your training here.
AAS in Health IT AAS in Health Administration	Carrington College California — For students interested in learning more about health claims, ultrasound technology, medical coding, insurance billing, and anatomy and medical terminology, consider the AAS degree in health information technology or the AAS degree in healthcare administration from Carrington College California (formerly known as Western Career College). Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared for careers in medical offices, hospitals, and more.
AS in Health Administration	Brookline College — Graduates of Brookline College's AS in healthcare administration degree program will have real-world knowledge about ethical, legal, and practical issues related to healthcare and will be able to demonstrate their skills in maintaining medical records and being an administrator in a healthcare environment.
AS in Health Administration	Iowa Central College — Iowa Central Community College offers online associate's degree programs in health care administration and human services. The programs comprise 66 credit hours, which can be completed in two years. Iowa Central College is fully accredited by the Institution of Higher Education.
AAS in Medical Billing	Lincoln College — The AAS in medical billing degree program from Lincoln College Online teaches students the ins and outs of medical administrative work such as billing and insurance coding. This degree is useful for anyone wishing to advance in his/her career within a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, ultrasound clinics, physician offices, and more.
AS in Medical Assisting	San Joaquin Valley College — San Joaquin Valley College's AS degree in clinical medical assisting is designed to prepare its students with the knowledge of technical, ethical, and social issues required to advance their careers in the healthcare industry, and prepares students for careers in ultrasonography.
AS in Health Administration	California Coast University — Students looking for placement in an entry-level healthcare management position soon after graduation need look no further than California Coast University's associate's in health care administration degree program.
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