Students Mandatory loan counseling meetings are held during the month of October. The meetings take no more than 60 minutes. At these meetings, the Financial Aid Officer will discuss the terms and repayment schedule of the student's loans and the rights and responsibilities of the borrower. Students are given individual projections of their educational debt at graduation. The group meetings are scheduled during the lunch hour and take no more than 60 minutes.
Budgetary management is emphasized and there are demonstrations of current web resources.
The purpose of the interview is to disclose the loan repayment schedule, discuss budgeting strategies and loan terms, answer questions and concerns of the student, etc. All graduating students who utilized any type of loan must attend an interview. Students taking a leave of absence from HMS lasting longer than six months are also required to have an exit interview as their loans will enter repayment during this time. An annual Senior Financial Management Seminar presentation is offered during the spring prior to graduation. The panel consists of financial services' professionals who are able to assist individuals in handling their finances and making investment choices for the future.