MSUCOM Tuition Question

[macaddict78]

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Does anyone know what the residency restrictions are for Michigan State. Can you file for residency after your first year of medical school? Also what is the in-state vs. out of state tuition?

 

[striped sweater]

Does anyone know what the residency restrictions are for Michigan State. Can you file for residency after your first year of medical school? Also what is the in-state vs. out of state tuition?

https://services.aamc.org/tsf/TSF_Report/report.cfm?select_control=PUB&year_of_study=2005

in state: 23,070
out of state: 48,870

you can find info about michigan residency online. do a search at google. lots of stuff.

 

[exmike]

you cant file for residency after year one. you pay out of state all four years.

 

[striped sweater]

you cant file for residency after year one. you pay out of state all four years.

OUCH!!!

what about ohio? how easy or hard is it to get reisdency there?

 

[BigRedPingpong]

life is good

 

[macaddict78]

Damn....that seems to be by far the most expensive medical school in the United States. How are primary doctor supposed to pay back that kind of loan in the future?

 

[CanuckRazorback]

Damn....that seems to be by far the most expensive medical school in the United States. How are primary doctor supposed to pay back that kind of loan in the future?

Check Colorado's out-of-state tuition, around 65K! Insane!

 

[subtle1epiphany]

Damn....that seems to be by far the most expensive medical school in the United States. How are primary doctor supposed to pay back that kind of loan in the future?

Actually as the last post says, Colorado is probably the most expensive in the country. University of Illinois, Chicago is pretty expensive too.
Do keep in mind that private schools are generally $30,000 or so a year tuition and many public schools are similar for out-of-state students, so when put in that context it isn't as bad...but then there's living expenses such as rent and transportation and books, but those costs are generally determined by the area in which you live.

So considering it all MSU is a less-than ideal situation, but do consider that it is one of the finest Osteopathic Medical schools in the country, period. Also, there are ways to help finance the education, especially if you want to practice primary care, such as the primary care loans and if you're interested the NHSC scholarships.

It really comes down to your priorities, whether you're willing to saddle up the debt or make the commitment to primary care even though you will be penalized heavily should you change your mind (which most med students do).
I'm not making light of the situation, I'm still having trouble with it, but as of now, MSU is the only acceptance I have and it's the best DO school for me and in my opinion. I'm still interviewing at EVMS (my first choice) and UMDNJ-SOM.

If you have anyother questions feel free to ask.

 

[MeowMix]

Not only is their tuition high, and you pay it for all 4 years, but available grants/scholarships are limited (they will tell you that U of Michigan has all the big donors and scholarships). Also note that you have to pay tuition year-round, so you pay 3 semesters not 2, which is what gets you up to close to $40K.

Colorado does take 1st place for out of state tuition, near $70K, but you can easily become in-state after the first year.