Students & Residents

FIRST Fact Sheets

Read about financial topics important to premed students, current students, and residents. 

ALERTS

Recent court rulings have impacted Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. Review the Q&A from the Dept of Education for more information.

Financing Medical School

Review these articles to learn about postbaccalaureate programs, the cost of applying to medical school, the financial aid process, and paying for medical school.

Money Management

Examine these fact sheets and video to learn about budgeting, debt management, credit and credit scores, identity theft, disability insurance, education tax benefits, selecting a financial planner, and more!

All About Loans

Study these articles to learn about borrowing loans, loan repayment plans, postponing repayment during residency, consolidation, refinancing, and even evaluating different loan repayment scenarios with the MedLoans™ Organizer and Calculator (MLOC).

Prepping for Residency

Learn about the cost of applying for a medical residency position, medical residency interviewing expenses, and transitioning to the next phase of your medical career. 

Loan Forgiveness, Loan Repayment Assistance Programs, and Scholarships

Discover loan forgiveness, scholarships, and loan repayment assistance programs like the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Indian Health Service (IHS), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the military, and other state and federal programs.

ALERTS

Recent court rulings have impacted Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. Review the Q&A from the Dept of Education for more information.

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AAMC Financial Wellness

Access free financial calculators, articles, and videos to help you create a budget, track your spending, create financial goals, and enhance your financial knowledge about credit, financial planning, money management, and more!

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Repayment, Scholarship & Other Programs Database

A searchable database that provides information on loan repayment, forgiveness, scholarship, and other opportunity programs available to medical and health professions students.

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