7.4: Financial Aid
Overview
The MD Financial Aid Office within Medical Student Affairs provides comprehensive financial aid packages to assist in making a Stanford University School of Medicine education affordable for a broad range of students.
These pages describe the educational financing opportunities available through the MD Financial Aid Office and the policies that govern financial aid eligibility. Policies regarding university funds are reviewed annually taking into consideration the availability of resources. You are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns you have about the policies and procedures with the Financial Aid Office.
Stanford attempts to maintain, continue and or expand the programs and policies in effect at the time you matriculate. As some circumstances are beyond the university's control, Stanford reserves the right to change policies, fees, programs and other information contained in these pages at any time and without notice.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Stanford University holds a policy of nondiscrimination. Stanford University admits students regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University.
For detailed information on this, please see Stanford University's Statement of Nondiscrimination Policy
Residency Deferment for Stanford University Loans
Please review the Loan Resources & Repayment section for information about applying for residency deferment.
MD students with financial aid in need funds for living expenses prior to the autumn financial aid disbursement date may apply for an advance. Please be sure that you have sufficient financial aid to cover your quarterly bill plus the advance prior to applying. Advanced funds may be repaid when financial aid begins disbursing.
New Website for Direct Loans
studentaid.gov is the new website for Federal Student Aid. Information about the FAFSA, loans, and loan repayment may be found here. You may go to studentaid.gov to complete Loan Entrance Counseling, Promissory Notes, and Exit Counseling.
Need Help?
For financial aid guidance, please contact the Financial Aid Office within Medical Student Affairs.
MD Financial Aid
1265 Welch Road Suite #100
Stanford, CA 94305-5404
Telephone: (650) 723-6958
Facts at a Glance
Comprehensive need and non-need based aid.
Numerous research and teaching grants.
Extensive external funding database.