HIP FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
HIP Frequently Asked Questions
What are the financial eligibility criteria for participants in the grant?
- Tuition assistance and supportive services may be provided for those students within 250% or less of the federal poverty line. The amount of assistance and support is determined on a sliding scale based on need.
- Click here for a table displaying the income scale based on members of your household
What types of students are eligible for the grant?
- Current and incoming BS in Health Information Management, MS in Health Informatics, and pre-HIM students who meet the eligibility criteria may be for the grant.
- Pre-HIM and HIM students are required to maintain a GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Non-matriculated students who are waiting for acceptance must complete the Financial Services Non-Matriculated Form. The form must be signed by your advisor.
How do I apply?
- To start the evaluation process, complete the College Student Interest Form.
- Next complete the Release of Information Form.
- Once you complete the Release of Information Form, return it to Mansura Karim via fax at 215-204-3429 or scan and email to: mkarim@temple.edu
Does Temple University offer a Coding program?
Although many of the courses in our undergraduate health information management (HIM) program are similar to those offered in medical coding programs, we do not offer a coding program/coding certificate Our undergraduate degree prepares students for a wide variety of jobs such as those related to EHR implementation as well as coding-related positions. Examples of coding related positions that graduates of the bachelor’s program hold include: inpatient coder, coding consultant, coding auditor and compliance officer. The nature of the coursework and the positions for which coding programs prepare students vary widely. Some programs focus more on medical billing while others focus more heavily on clinical medicine and coding skills. Coding certificate programs that focus on clinical medicine and coding skills typically consist of approximately 10 courses (30 credits).
Temple does not recommend or endorse any specific programs. We offer this information for your benefit only.
Additional information on accredited coding programs is available at: http://www.ahima.org/schools/AACPschools.aspx.
General information on coding careers is available at: http://www.hicareers.com/ and http://www.aapc.com/resources/medical-coding/index.aspx
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