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So currently, I have 2 years before matriculation (assuming I get it on the first try when I apply in spring 2009 [stirring rocket fuel, goggles on, fingers crossed]). I'm trying to figure out expenses and finances for med school. More precisely, I'm trying to figure out how much I'll need AFTER financial aid kicks in. Admittedly, I've only really begun to dig into this info, so if I ask any obvious question, uhhhh sorry ? Anyway, the websites are slightly confuzzling.
I'll assume that financial aid will cover all of the tuition and fees. My question is whether or not there will be any left over for the little things....like housing, food, sanity (I want to have SOME semblance of a life, and I'm not talkin about the life of a Franciscan monk with a doubling in poverty and silence - been there done that)
Basically, I expect NO support from anyone but from myself. (Hell, I may have to help out at times) I'm not sure if my folks'll claim me as a dependent again, but either way, the reported FAFSA probably will fall near the poverty line. I assume that there'll be very little time for work (if any) during med school (even during summers) so I'm thinking about storing some cash to live on so I won't be A) starving B)losing my mind C) livin in a cardboard box or in a van down by the river D)uhh misc.
I currently have a position offered overseas(haven't been yet), but due to additional complications, probably won't be able to save much (at most, a few Gs). And that'll probably go into the med school app process. I'm aware of FAP and even qualify this year (probably will qualify next year), but I'm taking transportation costs (for the interviews) into account. So its also a question of should I go and do the overseas thing or save up for med school.
Also, this is the wrong forum to post this, but what is the typical day of a med school student ? More precisely, how much free time is there, after classes, homework, and other med school related activities ? I know this probably varies/student, but I assume there is a general trend.
So currently, I have 2 years before matriculation (assuming I get it on the first try when I apply in spring 2009 [stirring rocket fuel, goggles on, fingers crossed]). I'm trying to figure out expenses and finances for med school. More precisely, I'm trying to figure out how much I'll need AFTER financial aid kicks in. Admittedly, I've only really begun to dig into this info, so if I ask any obvious question, uhhhh sorry ? Anyway, the websites are slightly confuzzling.
I'll assume that financial aid will cover all of the tuition and fees. My question is whether or not there will be any left over for the little things....like housing, food, sanity (I want to have SOME semblance of a life, and I'm not talkin about the life of a Franciscan monk with a doubling in poverty and silence - been there done that)
Basically, I expect NO support from anyone but from myself. (Hell, I may have to help out at times) I'm not sure if my folks'll claim me as a dependent again, but either way, the reported FAFSA probably will fall near the poverty line. I assume that there'll be very little time for work (if any) during med school (even during summers) so I'm thinking about storing some cash to live on so I won't be A) starving B)losing my mind C) livin in a cardboard box or in a van down by the river D)uhh misc.
I currently have a position offered overseas(haven't been yet), but due to additional complications, probably won't be able to save much (at most, a few Gs). And that'll probably go into the med school app process. I'm aware of FAP and even qualify this year (probably will qualify next year), but I'm taking transportation costs (for the interviews) into account. So its also a question of should I go and do the overseas thing or save up for med school.
Also, this is the wrong forum to post this, but what is the typical day of a med school student ? More precisely, how much free time is there, after classes, homework, and other med school related activities ? I know this probably varies/student, but I assume there is a general trend.