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Medical School Loans for the Boards
When needing a loan to cover the expenses associated with taking the board exam, look no further! The GradLoans Medical School Loan for the Board Exam is a simple solution to your financial obstacles.
- Fast online approvals
- Low interest rates and fees
- High approval rating
- High annual maximums
- A variety of repayment options (immediate, interest only, or full deferment until you leave school)
- No application fee or out-of-pocket expenses
- You can use this loan to cover any education related expenses, including transportation, computers, books and room and board
- 24/7 online account status access
How do I qualify?
- You must be a U.S. Citizen; or
- Permanent resident with a valid permanent-resident card; or
- An international student, applying with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Co-Borrower; or
- An international student with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident applying on your behalf.
- Be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your state;
- Be enrolled at least half time at an eligible institution;
- Meet our criteria for creditworthiness. If you do not meet our criteria, please consider applying with a creditworthy co-borrower.
How much can I borrow?
| Degree Program | Cumulative Loan Limit | Limits for each Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $1,500 - $225,000 | Cost of Attendance Minus other Aid |
| Osteopathic | $1,500 - $130,000 | Cost of Attendance Minus other Aid |
| Medical Board Loans | $1,500 - $15,000 | One time loan |
| Medical Residency and Relocation Loans | $1,500 - $15,000 | One time loan |
What is my interest rate going to be?
In school interest rates range:
LIBOR + 4.95% - 7.75%, depending on the credit of you/ your co-signer and the repayment option selected.
Repayment Rates as low as
LIBOR + 5.5% - 7.75%, depending on the credit of you/ your co-signer and the repayment option selected.
Remember, most students need a co-signer. And adding a qualified co-signer usually helps your chances of being approved and receiving the best interest rate.
Choose your reward!
- .25% interest rate reduction if you choose to have your loan payment automatically deducted from your bank account or if you make 48 consecutive on-time payments
What else sets the GradLoans Private Student Loan for Medical Students apart from the rest ?
- Low minimum monthly payment of $50
- Full deferment and forbearance options available while in school, working towards a residency or internship, unemployed or experiencing an economic hardship, serving in the military or needing an administrative forbearance
- 6 month grace period before repayment begins
- Fees as low as 0%
- 25 year repayment for Medical School loan, 15 years for all others
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and Repayment Example:
If you borrowed $10,000 in a single installment, the 3-month LIBOR remained constant at 2.68% (as of July 1, 2008) and you had a 24-month combined in-school and 6-month grace period with a 240-month repayment period*, your possible APR and repayment schedules are shown below. Your annual percentage rate may increase or decrease after consummation.
| Repayment Option | Origination Fee | APR | In School & grace period | Repayment Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate Interest and Principal Repayment | 0.00% | 8.00% | N/A | 240 payments of $83.65 |
| Immediate Interest and Deferred Principal Repayment | 0.00% | 8.09% | 30 payments of $66.67 | 240 payments of $84.42 |
| Both Deferred Interest and Principal Repayment | 0.00% | 8.08% | N/A | 240 payments of 102.91 |
| *25 year repayment for dental and medical school loans. | ||||
Apply Online or call toll-free 800-926-2716
Federal Stafford Loan for Medical School
- Learn more about Stafford loans for Med school by visiting Graduate Stafford Loan information section or you can
- Apply Online - Federal Stafford Loan Application
Federal Consolidation for Medical School Graduates
- Learn more about consolidating your medical school Loans by visiting Student Loan Consolidation Center or you can
- Apply Online - Medical School Consolidation Loan Application
Student Enrolled in Foreign Medical Schools
- International Student Loan Program - www.InternationalStudentLoan.com
- Edvisors Education Directory of Foreign Medical Schools
Edvisors Education Directory of Medical Schools
- Edvisors Education Directory of US Medical Schools
- Edvisors Education Directory of Foreign Medical Schools
Apply Online or call toll-free 800-926-2716
GradLoans Medical School Loans are funded by Doral Bank NY FSB, an Equal Opportunity Lender.
