The Heersink School of Medicine’s financial wellness program is designed to equip our students with the skills they need to be successful financially. This program focuses on the ability to manage personal finance matters and it includes the knowledge of making appropriate decisions about finance, such as budgeting, loan repayment options, and saving.

The mission of the program is to ensure students feel confident and empowered about money matters with an assurance they will be able to pay back their student loans. In doing so, we work to provide students with the resources they need to make sound financial decisions while concentrating on their medical education. Medical Student Financial Services works to engage with students on a variety of topics to support financial literacy.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

Medical Student Financial Services

• One-on-One meetings – Our office is available for one-on-one sessions to discuss medical school finances. From personal budgeting to how to apply for federal aid and/or scholarships, topics vary and are based on the student’s individual needs. Students may schedule an appointment here or contact us at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu or call 205-934-2332.

• Presentations – Financial information may be shared via coordinated sessions conducted virtually or in person. Examples include but may not be limited to:
  • How to pay for medical school: annual webinar for incoming MS1 students covering topics such as FAFSA, federal loans, and budgeting
  • Financial aspects of your fourth year: annual presentation for MS3 students to help prepare for fourth-year costs associated with Step 2 registration, away rotations, and residency application
  • Repayment Strategies: annual presentation for graduating MS4 students to aid in the transition to residency; topics include loan repayment/forgiveness and budgeting

• Money Matters workbook – The 2025-2026 Money Matters workbook is a custom budgeting guide designed specifically for UAB Heersink students. It is intended to assist students in establishing a personal budget and making informed decisions related to loan borrowing. The workbook has built-in calculations that are customized each academic year based on current tuition and fee rates.

• Money Matters newsletter – A monthly eNewsletter is distributed to highlight important information, including scholarship opportunities, upcoming meetings/webinars, pertinent deadlines, and general financial literacy.

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Make an Appointment

Have questions about financial aid or scholarships? Need help figuring out your budget? Schedule an appointment with Medical Student Financial Services here or reach us at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu or call 205-934-2332.

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