What types of loans do medical students generally take?
My girlfriend is a 2nd year resident. You would essentially … My girlfriend is a 2nd year resident. You would essentially use the same loans as undergrad, Stafford, Sallie Mae, etc. You should also be eligible for some State loans. If you are a minority, I would hit the internet and find every single grant you can apply for. Med school, depending on the school, should cost about 200k – including books, housing, etc. This figure is BEFORE any loans, grants, etc. The best thing is to do incredibly well on your MCAT’s and apply to as many schools as possible. You will likely be offered at least a partial scholarship from one of the schools. My girlfriend did very well on the MCAT’s and got a huge scholarship to a top 5 med school, so I know if can happen. Good luck! Just make sure that being a doctor is what you want to do, since you will have essentially no life for the next 7-8 years, or more, if you get a fellowship, which would be an extra 4 years. So, you are looking at 16 years of
