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The bad news is that medical school is expensive. The good news is that it’s possible to find financial aid for medical school that will alleviate some of the monetary burden.‍ This article aims to be a comprehensive source surrounding medical school financial aid, a one-stop reference for everything you need to know about subsidizing your tuition and limiting your debt!

No matter which medical school you choose to go to, it is a costly investment for your future. The average medical school graduate owes roughly $240,000, and the debt average seems to rise every year as the cost of medical school increases. However, scholarships are a great way to cut down on the expenses. There are thousands of scholarships available, but we at Savvy Pre-Med have compiled a list of scholarships we found promising for prospective and current medical school students.

Thousands of dollars in application fees; hundreds of hours writing and editing essays; dozens of schools selected to apply to; countless pre-meds all around the country vying for a seat at a medical school program. A seat. Yup, just one. A single acceptance to a medical school is all that is needed to become a doctor. But what happens if the only medical school that accepts you is a brand new school? Should you accept the offer of admission without hesitation or reject it?

Most advice steers you towards loans. Loans. Loans. More loans. Would you like a side of loans with your medical education? Or are you willing to donate a kidney? It's much harder to find resources that solely focus on loan-free ways of paying for medical school. While we recognize that graduating from a medical school with zero debt cannot be the case for everyone, we believe that all students have the potential to graduate with a manageable amount of debt. Here's a list of ways to help you pay for medical school without going broke!

How will you pay off the overwhelming amount of tuition and fees in medical school? Should you take out loans? Which ones? What about scholarships? Can you negotiate with medical schools? What are the do’s and don’ts of medical school financial aid? You’re not alone in this difficult journey. Here are 8 testimonies from a diverse set of students to help you avoid mistakes and give you a baseline of advice.