Welcome to the Debt Management Curriculum website of Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy.  Your education and studies are very time consuming, but we hope you take the time to review the content of this website so that you can learn to successfully manage your personal finances while attending professional school.

This debt management curriculum is modeled after our academic Steps curriculum.  We have identified financial competencies you should understand and master during each Step.  The curriculum consists of workshops, downloadable handouts, books, interactive calculators, and online videos designed to assist you in making confident financial decisions now and in the future.  You are always welcome to visit the Office of Student Services and discuss your finances with the financial aid staff.

To begin, click on the links below. 

Prologue:  Transitioning from Undergrad to Professional School

Step 1:  Create and Maintain a Budget

Step 2:  Understand Credit and the Cost of Borrowing

Step 3:  Salary Expectations for Medical Professionals

Step 4:  Introduction to Repayment Options

Step 5:  Managing Your Student Loan Debt

Epilogue:  Transitioning from Professional School to Professional Career

If you have questions, please contact finaid@neoucom.edu or (330) 325-6481.