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Abstract: This article guides students and advisors in understanding the impact of the HR1/One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on funding for health professions education. It explains how, beginning July 1, 2026, federal borrowing limits for graduate and professional students will become stricter, with the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
A sweeping new federal budget bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” became law on July 4th after a dramatic final passage through Congress and signature of the President Trump. While headlines have focused on ... Read more
SDN Staff
Updated August 11, 2025 by SDN Staff
There are various ways to help you pay for college, including grants, scholarships, savings, and federal student loans. Federal student loans are designed to cover 100% of the cost of attendance, but in some cases, ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 3, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made on loans that would otherwise not qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. On Oct. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 22, 2022 by Lee Burnett
We never fully understood the effort healthcare professionals put into their services before the COVID-19. These challenging times in the pandemic showcased to us how healthcare professionals make sacrifices – by risking their lives and ... Read more
Samira Valiyeva
Updated June 22, 2022 by Samira Valiyeva
If you are struggling to repay your student loans, you may have several options to choose from. However, it is important to first prioritize your finances before incorporating any of these options, as having a ... Read more
Ernest Atta Adjei
Updated June 22, 2022 by Ernest Atta Adjei
Attend the Borrow Better webinar on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET and learn steps you can take as a student to borrow less in veterinary school and reduce ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
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Though most doctors will be able to pay their medical school loans, being weighed down by debt is not ideal. If you’re a practicing physician or entering medicine with dreams of being a primary care ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated August 16, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
People sometimes assume that student loans are easy to pay back on a doctor’s salary, but there are many factors at play. The combination of expensive undergraduate loans, medical school loans and compound interest can ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated June 23, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
You’ve done it. You killed undergrad, conquered the MCAT and finally received a fateful acceptance letter. You’re going to be a doctor. Then it hits you: how much you will owe in medical school debt. The ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated July 21, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
How to Decide If It’s Right for You and Lenders to Consider Rate information updated 11-18-2019. It’s no secret that medical school is expensive. Because of this, many students have to take on large amounts ... Read more
Dave Rathmanner
Updated June 23, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner
Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to celebrate graduation! It’s also the best time to get your student loan repayment plan in motion. If you borrowed ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated June 23, 2022 by Tony Bartels
Former co-host and now PM&R Doctor Cole Cheney returns for a discussion of what he’s discovered about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which rewards careers in public service by forgiving student loans after 10 years ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Unless you’re one of those people who wins every scholarship you apply for, you’ve likely had to take out student loans to pay for your medical degree. In fact, if you’re like most doctors or ... Read more
Dave Rathmanner
Updated June 25, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner
If you are having difficulty making your federal student loan payments, the worst thing you can do is ignore the problem. Help is available. For many borrowers, payments may be reduced under one of the ... Read more
Institute of Student Loan Advisors
Updated June 26, 2022 by Institute of Student Loan Advisors
Updated September 2, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details. Student loan debt is increasing for college graduates every year. But for those who study medicine and health ... Read more
Andrew Josuweit
Updated June 26, 2022 by Andrew Josuweit
While student loans are a necessary financial tool for most of today’s future doctors, the process of repaying them can get complex due to the many types of loans and the accrual of interest. If ... Read more
Maricel Tabalba
Updated June 26, 2022 by Maricel Tabalba
Consider these three questions. First, what is a loan? Second, how is it typically is structured? Third, do you know how much you will be paying back if you borrowed x amount? I always wished ... Read more
Tae Kwan
Updated June 26, 2022 by Tae Kwan
Many medical students cheerfully expect to be earning a generous income as they begin their medical practice. But while it is true that that, according to the Medical Economics website that in 2014, 7 of ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu