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Essential Debt Management
This AAMC-run debt management listserv is dedicated to residents' loan issues. There are no mailing lists involved and it's completely confidential. MONEYMATTERS is an easy, timely way to get:
* concise, objective, and confidential answers to questions about your
loan portfolio.
* reminders about filing for deferment and forbearance.
* comprehensive information about loan consolidation.
* notices about interest rate changes.
Guides to Educational Debt Management (from AAMC Debt management)Strategy #1: Know what you borrowed, from whom you borrowed, and who services the loans ... more>> Strategy #2: Know the " relative cost" of your student loans ... more >> Strategy #3: Know your grace periods, deferment options, and forbearance options ... more >> Strategy #4: Know your "decision points" and keep a calendar ... more>> Strategy #5: "Run the numbers" before choosing a repayment optioin of consolidating your student loans ... more>> Strategy #6: Commit to keeping food records ... more>> Strategy #7: Keep a budget and know when you ned the help of a financial professional ... more>> Strategy #8: Know and use your support systems ... more>> |
Educational Debt Mangement WorkshopsThe AAMC provides workshops on managing student loans and loan consolidation for residents at teaching hospitals across the country. These workshops are available on VHS tape by contacting the AAMC Office of Publications at (202) 828-0416 or publications@aamc.org. These workshops are also provided in-person, time and travel restrictions permiting. For additional information about in-person workshops, contact Paula Craw (pcraw@aamc.org), Director of Student Financial Services, AAMC at (202) 828-0511. |
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