Office for Financial Aid

Graduation and Beyond

College of Medicine Loans---The billing and servicing of University of Florida student loans is administered by Educational Computer Systems, Incorporated (ECSI). ECSI is a billing servicer for the University, not a collection agency. If you have questions regarding your statements from ECSI, contact them directly at 1-888-549-3274. Visit their website at http://www.ecsi.net/.

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COM Development and Alumni Office - 352-273-7986

Cost for Applying to Residency

Cost of Living Comparison between cities - Check where you are going with what you will be making.

Budget Worksheet-Interactive

Paycheck Calculator - What's my take home?

DIRECT LOAN Servicing Center - 1-800-848-0979 (make checks payable to: US Dept. of Education)

Direct Loan Interest Rate Chart and other interest questions

Exit Interview through ECSI  Mandatory for UF & COM loans

Financial Planning in Residency  Matt Lawson, M.D. (ppt presentation)

Financial Markets & Investing  Matt Lawson, M.D. (ppt presentation)

IBR Info - up-to-date information and links to other sites

Income-Based Repayment Documention form

Income-Based Repayment (IBR) FAQ


Income-Based Repayment Calculator   

Interest Capitalization Calculator

Internship/Residency Forbearance Request

Mandatory Forbearance Provision (Graduating medical students)

National Student Loan Data System - NSLDS-Lists all FEDERAL Loans you have, your lender for each loan, interest rate, etc.

Postponing Loan Repyament in Residency

Primary Care Loan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PSLF lettr dated February 1, 2012

DCL from January 2012  FedLoan Servcing (PHEAA) is PSLF Servicer

Employment Certification for PSLF

PSLF Q & A

IRS Information -- i.e. Lifetime Learning Credit, Student Loan Interest Deduction, Education IRA's

Exempt Organizations Search

Tax Trails--Tax Trails is an interactive session which poses questions that you can answer by selecting Yes or No.

A HOTLINE is available for information regarding the amounts paid as tuition or interest on loans.   Call UFS at (352) 846-3808 if you haven't received a 1098-T form by February 15th.

National Health Service Corps - Job vacancies search

Loan Repayment/Forgiveness and Scholarship Programs across the U.S.

Loan Repayment Programs through NIH

Housing Considerations

** Any commercial sites listed are for your convenience only. UF College of Medicine has no financial connection to them or held responsible for their content.

HOME MORTGAGE INFORMATION for the 'Doctor Loan' ** Up to 100% financing & No PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance).
Here are some lenders who offer the "Doctor Loan":

  1. Compass Bank - Call Debbie Dougheny at 1-352-367-5102.
  2. PhysicianLoans.com - Home mortgage. 1-877-913-6286.
  3. SunTrust - Call Susan Edmonds at 1- 352-375-2991

     Always compare companies before you make a decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I find out who has my Federal Stafford Loans?
A. Go to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to find federal student loans. i.e. Perkins and Stafford Loans.

Q. Where do I find the address & phone information for my lender(s)?
A. Check the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) for lender details for any Federal loan.   

Q. How can I receive my official University of Florida transcript?
A. Transcript ordering information is available at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/ for any current or former student.

Q. How can alumni change their address with the University of Florida?
A. Former students must submit address changes in writing to Office of the University Registrar, PO Box 114000, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 or Fax: 352-392-1914. . Please include name, UFID, date of graduation and signature.