2nd R&R Loan?

[wanderluster]

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At the beginning of my 4th year, I decided to take a leave of absence for a public health related project. I got stuck for cash at the start but as I was technically still a 4th year, and my school status was as someone who'd graduate in May 2009, I took out a R&R loan. The thought was that I'd need it in a year anyway, so aside from interest accruing that much longer, what would be the huge difference ?

Now, I'm wondering--is it possible to take out a 2nd R&R loan? I'll be a 4th year but graduating instead in 2010. What if due to my pro-bono public health project, I need more funds for residency and relocation costs? Has anyone ever heard of people taking 2 of these loans? Is there any fear in this economy that these loans will stop being offered to medical students?

 

[jean veljean]

i have personally taken out three and regret not taking out more as now i am a resident trying to get another loan but most of these loans require you been a 4th yr student or 6 mo's out from graduationg

 

[wanderluster]

if you don't mind my asking...
*Why did you take so many out?
*Aren't you worried about having to pay them all back?
*Were all 3 from the same company?
*Did you take them all out at one time?
*Are there any companies you would avoid?
*Will the economic mess allow us to take more out?

Thanks!