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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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Federal Direct Loans
Learn details about Federal Direct Loans for medical students such as eligibility requirements, repayment plans and how they can finance your medical education.
  • December 21, 2023
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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
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
Federal vs. Private Education Loans
Obtain information about how federal loans differ from private loans because knowing these details can make a difference when it’s time for repayment.
  • December 21, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
The Financial Aid Application Process
Learn about the steps to take when applying for financial aid.
  • December 27, 2023
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Financial Aid Resources
Residency and Relocation Loans
Learn about fourth-year medical school expenses and how relocation loans for residency are different from other forms of financial aid.
  • December 26, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?
Review these questions and answers to determine if refinancing your existing federal student loans into a private loan is beneficial for you.
  • December 9, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
Taking a Break from Your Medical Education
Review information about taking a Leave of Absence (LOA) during medical school and what you need to do to manage your student loans during this time.
  • December 26, 2023
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Financial Aid Resources
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Learn about the costs associated with applying to medical school. This information may be of assistance when managing your money as you apply to medical school.
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Financial Aid Resources
Top 10 Questions Premeds Should Ask Medical School Financial Aid Officers
Review these questions that can be used to ignite important financial aid conversations and utilize the links to additional financial resources.
  • December 27, 2023
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