Residency and Relocation Expenses

Residency and Relocation Loans

Residency and relocation loans can be utilized to help pay for travel costs associated with residency interviews, and relocation-related expenses.

Residency and relocation loans do not require school certification. For these expenses, you will not submit a Cost of Attendance appeal in order to be eligible for additional loan funds. You will instead apply directly to the private lenders offering these loans.

Below is a chart of residency/relocation loans you may select. Further information about each loan can be found on the Credible portal.

Sallie Mae Residency and Relocation Loan 

 

 Fees:
NoneRates:
6.52%-12.00% (Fixed)
3.03%-9.62% (Variable)Borrowing Limits:
$1,000 – $30,000Repayment:
Begins 36 months after graduation.Aggregate Borrowing Limits:
Sallie Mae Residency and Relocation Loan has no aggregate borrowing limit.
Discover Residency Loan

Fees:
None

Rates:
5.99%-8.99% (Fixed)
2.49%-8.74% (Variable)

Borrowing Limits:
$1,000 – $18,000

Repayment:
Payments are deferred while attending school,
up to 5 years during residency or during your nine month grace period.

Aggregate Borrowing Limits:
Students can apply for the Discover Residency Loan if they have already borrowed less than $400,000 from all educational loan sources.
Citizens Bank Student Loan for Medical Residency

Fees:
None

Rates:
6.97%-10.08% (Fixed)
3.59%-6.81% (Variable)

Borrowing Limits:
$1,000 – $20,000

Repayment:
Payments are deferred while attending school. Repayment of 5 or 10 years, after six month grace period.

Aggregate Borrowing Limits:
Students can apply for the Citizens Bank Student Loan for Medical Residency Loan if they have already borrowed less than $350,000 from all educational loan sources.
PNC Solution Loan for Health Professions Residency

Fees:
None

Rates:
3.49%-11.29% (Fixed)
3.14%-10.34% (Variable)

Borrowing Limits:
$1,000 – $15,000

Repayment:
Repayment may begin immediately or can be deferred during residency (up to four years).

Aggregate Borrowing Limits:
Students can apply for the PNC Solution Loan for Health Professions Residency if they have already borrowed less than $225,000 from all educational loan sources.

 

Should you borrow a residency and relocation loan for your expenses?

The AAMC’s Residency and Relocation Loan: Borrow or Not to Borrow article is a great resource to help aid in your decision.

 

Low Cost Interview Accommodation Options

The Host-A-Student Program is a great way for students to save money when traveling for residency interviews and the Step 2 exam. Visit their website to apply for the program

Airbnb and 9Flats are possible options to find lower cost accommodations while traveling.

 

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Once in Residency

Should you take residency loan deferral options? Please review the AAMC’s Postponing Loan Repayments During Residency article for helpful tips.