I am also an international student that wants to go to DO school. I was accepted to my top DO choice, but I have no way of paying for it on my own. I have someone willing to cosign and I'm considering on using a loan to pay all 4 years. I understand that private loans are basically a last option that should be considered, but it seems like it's my only option as of right now. What do you guys think I should do? I'm from the Bahamas
International student wanting to go DO route..need advice about private funding
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Not sure/clear what you are worrying about? All DO schools are expensive (compared to MD), and many med students are using private loans. You already have someone willing to co-sign, what is your worry? You are not eligible for US federal loans by being an International, private loan is NOT your last option, most likely your ONLY option unless your family willing to dope out the money. If your stats are super strong for scholarship, you won't be asking this question here, right?
yeah I understand that! I guess it worries me somewhat about paying it all back. Like I've decided I'd want to attack my debt hard (you know the good ole fashion dave ramsey kind of way) by living like a resident for a few years after residency and finding a job (I'm hoping that I can atleast put 100K a year to pay my debt in 3 to 4 years. Do you guys think that's realistic or nah?
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I think the question here really is - do you think its worth it? Have you done the calculation for yourself? There is no way people can answer that question for you. Sit down, grab a laptop and figure it out on excel. And really put some thoughts on if you actually want to be a doctor in the US.
