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Financial Aid Resources

The AAMC's FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) program provides free resources to help you make wise financial decisions. Whether you’re thinking about how to afford medical school, applying for student loans, or determining your loan repayment options, you’ll find unbiased, reliable guidance from FIRST.

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Direct Consolidation Loan
Review the pros and cons of consolidation, the types of loans that can be consolidated, and the steps to take to prepare for repayment.
  • December 22, 2023
FIRST
Postponing Loan Repayment: Grace, Deferment, and Forbearance
Find out about postponement of federal student loan repayment through the options of grace, deferment, or forbearance.
  • December 26, 2023
Premed Navigator
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Premed About How to Pay for Medical School
Third-year medical student Kevin Keith shares his tips for identifying loans, budgeting wisely, and applying for scholarships and grants.
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Premed Navigator
Managing Your Student Loans After Graduation
Learn about what you need to do to manage your student loans before you start medical school.
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Financial Aid Resources
The AAMC Financial Wellness Program
Utilize this financial literacy program to learn how to improve or expand your skills and learn new tips as part of your on-going financial journey.
  • December 27, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
Selecting Your Repayment Plan in Two Steps
Review this resource to learn about a two-step plan to determine the best repayment plan for you.
  • December 26, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
The Cost of Interviewing for Residency
Use this information to develop a strategy for managing the costs associated with interviewing for a residency position.
  • January 26, 2024
Financial Aid Resources
Debt Management Relies On Good Recordkeeping
Manage your money and your debt by adopting the practice of keeping good records.
  • December 6, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
Easing into Residency: Transition Tips
Managing money during residency may be unfamiliar territory for you, so review transition suggestions that can help you successfully ease into residency.
  • December 21, 2023
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Financial Aid Resources
Tax Benefits for Education
Review information about the education tax incentives to learn what’s available and what should be considered in relation to loan forgiveness.
  • December 9, 2023