Considering Finances: Prospective Students: Health Sciences Advisory Committee: St. Mary's College of Maryland

Prospective Students >> Considering Finances

In order to truly decide if you should pursue a career in healthcare, you must be aware of the financial undertaking that an education in healthcare requires. Take a look at the links below to get an idea of how much a medical/professional education will cost, and to start to develop a plan for handling the financial burden. There are many options available, and being knowledgeable about them will make medical/professional school payment much more manageable.

Learning about Finances

Healthcare Scholarships and Loan Repayment Assistance

Bureau of Clinician Recruitment And Service (Overview PDF)
If you are interested in more programs where you agree to work in underserved areas in exchange for tuition assistance, look at the Health Resources and Services Administration site, or do a google search for Health professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) to learn more about such programs.
Army Scholarships: HSAC Contact

Links for specific financial advice, organized by field...

As with any issue you may have, feel free to contact someone on the committee with questions or concerns about financial planning. The HSAC is willing to help in any way it can.