Preparing for Your Year Ahead
Use this checklist as you prepare to continue your medical education.
- Apply for financial aid each year (be aware of all necessary applications and deadlines).
- Review your school’s financial aid offer for the upcoming year.
- Learn about the terms and interest rates associated with any newly offered aid.
- Create a budget and spending plan based on the upcoming year’s cost of attendance (COA), activities and related expenses.
- Access your credit report and monitor for identity theft.
- Learn about costs associated with each year of medical school (M2, M3 and M4).
- Set up a meeting with financial aid staff to discuss any questions you have, review your budget, and make a financial plan for the year ahead.
- Review additional FIRST resources and learn about programs and opportunities that may be available as you continue your education.