Pre Graduate/Professional Study Debt Management Tips

Develop a savings account for emergencies.

Try to pay off as much consumer debt prior to entering school.

• Federal regulations prohibit financial aid to be used for consumer debts, such as car payments and credit card payments.

Come up with a budget.

• You can review your average budget costs by program.
• You can calculate and figure your personal budget costs here.
  

Consider finding a roommate.

• The MUSC Student Programs and Off-Campus Housing Office have listings of people looking for roommates, off campus houses, and apartments in the community.

Consider other methods of transportation.

• You can cut down on gas and parking expenses by carpooling with a classmate or riding public transportation, such as CARTA.

Be prepared to have at least one month’s worth of living expenses saved before you start school.

• Financial aid is not available until the first day of classes. Please plan accordingly.

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