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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 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
Indian Health Service (IHS) - Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs
Learn about the Indian Health Service’s Loan Repayment Program which provides repayment assistance to borrows who agree to a two-year service commitment.
  • December 26, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Read about how the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans qualify as eligible repayment plans for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
  • December 26, 2023
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Financial Aid Resources
Repayment Plans for Federal Student Loans
Review the federal student loan repayment plans; these include traditional repayment plans and income-driven repayment plans.
  • December 26, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
NHSC: Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs
Learn about the National Health Service Corps scholarship, loan repayment/grant, and loan forgiveness options.
  • December 9, 2023
Financial Aid Resources
Preventing Delinquency and Default
Review this fact sheet to learn how to prevent delinquency and default of your federal student loans.
  • December 26, 2023
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Loan Forgiveness, Scholarship and Service Programs
Obtain information about scholarships, loan forgiveness, loan repayment, and grants that may be available to medical students and graduates.
  • December 26, 2023
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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