New England Journal of Medicine · 2019 · 67 citations · 0 references
Public AffairsHealth PolicyMedical EducationHealth Care FinancingDirect Medical CostsFinancial Aid PolicyFinancial ProtectionHealth Care CostsHealthcare Cost AnalysisHealthcare FinancingFinancial Aid Application ProcessFinancial Aid Need AnalysisLow-income StudentsMedical Student EducationNeed-based Student AidNeed-based Tuition DiscountingTuition Fee Affordability
Applying to medical school may be prohibitively expensive for some people. Need-based financial aid helps low-income students afford tuition, but it doesn’t help people who can’t afford to apply to medical school in the first place. Other solutions may be needed.