Before applying
- Estimate the total cost of applying
- Check AFMC fee assistance
- Check MCAT fee assistance
- Research application fees
- Research interview/travel costs
- Look into scholarships and bursaries
After receiving an offer
- Compare tuition across schools
- Estimate rent/living expenses
- Estimate total four-year cost
- Calculate available government aid
- Research medical student LOCs
- Calculate how much you actually need to borrow
- Investigate school-specific bursaries
During medical school
- Track government loans
- Track LOC balance
- Apply for annual bursaries/scholarships
- Reassess your budget each year
- Understand interest accumulation
- Learn about repayment options
- Start thinking about residency income and debt repayment