Thank you to Mr. Macrophage for posting his joint budget. That was incredibly helpful, but it has now triggered a whole new spiral of questions in my brain 😅 Up until now I was stressed about getting in, and suddenly I am more anxious about how to pay for it all. Definitely a good problem to have in the grand scheme of things, but still very real.

Does anyone have good resources such as YouTube channels, websites, spreadsheets, or personal experiences for building a solo budget and better understanding loans and finances during medical school? I know financial aid offices will help once you are enrolled, but since I am still deciding where I will be attending, this feels like a solo endeavor for now.

I will be fully self financing with very minimal savings, so loans will be the reality for me. Any tips, advice, or things you wish you knew earlier would be hugely appreciated. Thank you in advance 🥲🙏