Most students use a combination of loans and family money to finance their medical education.
Medical schools have financial aid offices that can arrange for loans and sometimes grant assistance to cover these expenses. At the medical school interview, it is a good idea to inquire about financial aid services. Additionally, scholarship funding is available through the Armed Forces, Public health, and Physician Shortage programs. Applicants are advised to consider a credit check during the Fall of their application, and pay their credit card bills in order to qualify for loan, grant, and scholarship moneys.