FIRST for Students and Applicants
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The prospect of financing your medical education may seem daunting—but
you have a lot of options. FIRST for Medical Education offers resources
and information that can help you:
- Evaluate the most favorable terms and conditions available on
your student loans
- Create a plan to responsibly manage and repay your student loan
debt
- Understand the long-range impact of your financial decisions
- Become a well-informed consumer
- Practice healthy financial habits
- Expand your financial literacy
- Achieve a smooth transition from medical school to residency
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Financial Literacy 101 (Login required)Seven succinct modules that address crucial topics designed
for the unique financial needs of busy medical students.
- Budgeting for Medical Students
- Banking and Managing Accounts
- Debit Vs. Credit Cards
- Credit Reports and Credit Score
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- Understanding Identity Theft
- Students and Credit Cards
- Dealing with Credit Card Debt
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A-Z Reference List
A list of available tools and resources located on the FIRST Web site
FIRST Facts
Fact sheets on a variety of financial aid related topics. Facts are designed
to reduce often confusing or complex topics to the basics.
Resources
Guides, publications and Web resources to help you understand financial
aid.
Tools
Interactive Web tools, including financial calculators and an interactive
budget worksheet.
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