Several people have asked me how financial aid works for BS/MD programs. Basically, financial aid is no different for students in these programs than for other students.
During the college portion of the BS/MD program a student may qualify for grants, loan and work study just like other college students. The amount of aid you will receive depends on many factors but primarily your family income, assets and on how your college handles financial aid.
When a student begins the medical school portion of program they are treated like typical medical students. At most medical schools there are limited grants and mostly loans to pay for the education. The financial aid would be no different for the BS/MD students.
So, the cost of a typical BS/MD program is no better and no worse than the typical approach of 4 years of college followed by 4 years of medical school. For those BS/MD programs that are 6 or 7 years in length, the cost may be less since the number of years of undergraduate education may be reduced.
One other consideration for those applying to BS/MD programs where financial aid is a concern. The application process can be more expensive if you apply to a number of BS/MD programs and are asked to interview at the medical school. You will need to be able to afford the cost of traveling to the campus where the interview will take place. If money is a concern then you should consider applying to BS/MD programs within a reasonable driving distance of your home.
Here are all of the articles in the series on BS/MD programs.
BS/MD Programs and Financial Aid
BS/MD Programs for International Students
BS/MD Programs for College Students
Summer Activities for BS/MD Applicants
6 Steps to Make Yourself the Best BS/MD Candidate
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