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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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Financial Aid
Student Loans and Repayment Strategies
Watch this recording to learn about ways to manage your student loan debt and determine which repayment strategy is right for you after graduation.
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Financial Aid
FIRST Webinar Recording: Money Management for Medical School Students
This recording provides information to help medical students borrow wisely and understand money management during medical school.
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Financial Aid
Credit Scores and Identity Theft Precautions
Watch this video to learn about credit scores, what steps you can take to improve your credit score, what can be found on your credit report, and some tips for safeguarding yourself against identity theft.
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FIRST
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
FIRST
Budgeting Basics and Tips
Learn about the benefits of a spending plan that can help you budget, manage and save money and be financially secure during medical school and residency.
  • December 22, 2023
FIRST
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
Budgeting to Pay for Medical School
Learn about tools to help you get started and tips for managing your budget going forward.
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Premed Navigator
Living on a student’s budget
Talking about finances — let alone thinking about them — is never a particularly fun conversation to have. However, learning to budget and manage your finances
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