Know How to Budget for Medical School
You’re thinking about becoming a doctor — but how much will medical school actually cost?
Medical school is one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make. In this 30-minute webinar, financial aid expert Kristin Mootz from the Medical College of Wisconsin explains how students can realistically prepare, budget, and borrow wisely before entering medical school.
We will walk through the full financial timeline and the major cost categories students often underestimate, including tuition and fees, housing and living expenses, health insurance, exam costs, travel, and clinical rotations.
You’ll also learn practical borrowing strategies, the difference between federal and private student loans, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to repayment stress after graduation.
You will learn:
• How much you may need to borrow each year
• How to budget housing, transportation, and food
• How to plan for board exams, interviews, and rotations
• What you can do now to reduce long-term repayment stress
• Smart borrowing basics before you sign a loan
This webinar is ideal for:
Pre-med students, college students, parents, and anyone planning for medical school.
You can watch the webinar and submit questions. The recording will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
Speakers Section
Kristin Mootz
Director, Student Financial Services
Medical College of Wisconsin
Financial aid professional who works directly with medical students on funding, budgeting, and loan planning.
Organizer
Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt — DebtSmarts