Financial Assistance
The office of Student Financial Assitance (OSFA) through a variety of services provides assistance to students in securing funding for their medical education as well as providing financial education relating to their personal financial needs. Assisting our students in understanding the financial assistance processes both federal and institutionally, as well as providing financial literacy through a variety of debt management programs, will relieve some of the financial stress that may occur during their academic years and after graduation. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are appreciated, click HERE. All walk-ins are welcome.
Office Location:
Office of Student Affairs
1321 Hal Greer Blvd
Huntington, WV 25701
Financial Planning Your Medical Education
What you need to know
Incoming Students
Preparing to begin medical school has many components you must consider, and funding and affordability is a major piece of those considerations. There are endless tools and resources to assist you in preparing for the cost of your medical education.
- Research all programs of interest and review cost of attendance and tuition and fee costs to fully understand all costs associated with attending medical school.
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for financial assistance.
- Visit Federal Student Aid to learn more about federal funding options for Professional Students.
- Search institutional and outside scholarship program, and service loans to assist with medical school funding.
- Financially prepare yourself for your transition to medical school and consider relocation expenses
- Schedule an individual financial counseling session with the MUSOM Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance.
- Organize any current educational debt by using AAMC’s Medloans Organizer and Calculator
- Explore AAMC’s Financial Wellness Program which is a free, online, financial education resource, that provides a variety of financial topics to help students become more financially savvy.
Current Students
- Research all programs of interest and review cost of attendance and tuition and fee costs to fully understand all costs associated with attending medical school.
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for financial assistance.
- Visit Federal Student Aid to learn more about federal funding options for Professional Students.
- Search institutional and outside scholarship program, and service loans to assist with medical school funding.
- Financially prepare yourself for your transition to medical school and consider relocation expenses
- Schedule an individual financial counseling session with the MUSOM Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance.
- Organize any current educational debt by using AAMC’s Medloans Organizer and Calculator
- Explore AAMC’s Financial Wellness Program which is a free, online, financial education resource, that provides a variety of financial topics to help students become more financially savvy.