Financial Aid & Debt Management Resources
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Navigating the Scholarship Process- 10/11/2023
We understand that navigating the scholarship process can be daunting for many students. OSFA and the UIC Writing Center provides guidance on the best practices for a successful scholarship search and application submission.
Creating a Budget 101– A Tool for Success – 5/10/23
Topics:
- Cost of Attendance (COA) & Budget Components
- Step Exam Fees (M2 & M3)
- Creating a Budget
- Easy Ways to Save Money
- Budget Adjustment Request
- Anticipated MED School Expenses Which Cannot Be Included In The COA
- Debt Management and Budgeting Resources
AAMC Student Loan Repayment Webinar Strategies Spring 2023
Topics:
- Know your loan portfolio
- What happens after graduation
- Repayment Plans
- Postponing Loan Payments
- Refinancing & Consolidating loans
- How repayment looks in residency
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Radden Education Institute: 480 Paychecks..Smart Doctors, Smart Money – 2/28/23
Topics:
- A simple system for allocating living expenses, debt reduction, and long-term savings
- How to achieve a better life/work balance: less debt = less stress
- Tax efficient savings and retirement
Generational Financial Partners, LLC: Preparing for Residency – 2/23/23
Topics:
- Residency Road Map
- Disability Insurance
- Student loans repayment strategies
- Basics of a 401k
- Investing in a Roth IRA
Physician Loans: Home Buying For Graduating Medical Students; What You Need To Know - 02/8/23
Topics:
- Buy vs. Rent
- Home Buying Timeline
- How Much Can You Afford
- Type Of Loans Available
- Budgeting For Closing
- Where To Begin
- Pitfalls To Avoid
North Star Financial: Financial Strategies for Physicians – 02/02/2023
Topics:
- How to Become Financially Independent
- Debt Management including Student Loans
- Risk Management
- Retirement and Investment 101
- Common Financial Mistakes in Training
Preparing for Financial Success – 7/7/22
Topics:
- Create a Budget
- AAMC MedLoan Calculator
- Review Financial Aid Award Notification
- Stafford Federal Loans vs. Private Loans
- Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- University Bursar’s Requirements