Episode 27: Financial Aid & Paying For Medical School
Episode description
In recognition of National Financial Aid Awareness month, I’ve asked two of my friends in financial aid to come on the show to discuss financial aid-related topics primarily discussing how you pay for medical school. We also discuss topics such as needs-based aid, loans, scholarships, and the importance of financial literacy and budgeting. We also spend a bit of time breaking down what the term “Cost of Attendance” means and why it is an important component of this process.
Contact information for Christine McDonough, Director of Student Financial Services at the Ohio State University College of Medicine: Christine.McDonough@osumc.edu
Contact information for Michael Sabara, Director of Financial Services at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine: msabara@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Show Notes
Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card 2019
FIRST Financial Aid Facts Sheets
AAMC Education Debt Manager - Matriculating / Current Students
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Direct Plus Loans for Graduate/Professional Students
Scholarship Sites: