Financing a medical education requires a great deal of planning and knowledge about resources. Students are encouraged to begin looking at the financial responsibilities of medical school as early as possible.

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Drexel University College of Medicine has a financial planner on staff full time to assist all students and their families with counseling and financial planning during and after their med school years. This service is designed to address the student's entire financial picture beyond financial aid.

The financial planning service at Drexel University College of Medicine provides knowledge and support so that our students can have the strongest financial foundation as they pursue their education, residency and practice.

Financial planning topics addressed include:

About Personal Financial Planning

Personal financial planning is a series of steps used by an individual to reach an overall financial goal (e.g., financial independence) or set of intermediate goals (new home purchase, pay for college, etc.). This often includes a budget that organizes an individual's cash flow, identifying all sources of income and expenses as well as saving for future expenses.

Financial Planning Process

1. Identify Goals – What financial goals are you trying to accomplish?
2. Gather Data – Set budget figures, including asset and liability information.
3. Analyze Information – Consider alternatives and choices.
4. Develop Plan – Create action steps and time-frames.
5. Take Action – Implement your plan step by step.
6. Review – Analyze your results to keep on track towards your goals.

Michael R. Clancy, MBA, CFP®, CLU, director of financial planning, is available for one-on-one personal financial planning sessions.

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Scholarships and Loan Forgiveness Programs

• National Health Service Corp. Loan Repayment Program
• National Health Service Corp. Scholarship Program
• National Institute of Health Loan Repayment Program
• Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) [PDF]
• U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program
• U.S. Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program
• U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program

Drexel University College of Medicine Resources

• Drexel Fellowship Office
• Career Development Center
• Financial Planning at Drexel Central