The cost of higher education continues to rise, and more and more
students are emerging from graduation encumbered by significant student
loan debt. APTA has assembled the resources below to
provide guidance for rising students and soon-to-be
professionals.
If you're reading this and you're a student, do yourself a favor
and review these resources. It's never too early in your career to
consider your financial goals, and your efforts now will pay off
in your future.
Recommended Reading
Managing Physical Therapy Education Debt
(.pdf) (August, 2007)
Learn the art of managing physical therapy student loan debt - this
thorough guide will take you from A to Z.
Graduate Loan Repayment Assessment & Budget
Affordability Planner (.pdf) (May, 2008)
This comprehensive booklet explains in thorough detail how to start your
academic career on the right foot by establishing financial goals,
creating a plan, and seeing it through to graduation and beyond.
Bailouts, Buyouts, Bankruptcies, and Recession
(.pdf) (December, 2008)
Discover tips and suggestions to help endure tough economic times - a
guide just for students of physical therapy.
Secrets to Financial Success
(.pdf) (January, 2009)
Learn the secrets to a successful financial life. This article reviews
important things you should know as a student and as a recent
graduate.
Budgeting Essential for Students
(.pdf) (October, 2008)
Use these budgeting guidelines to ensure you're not living beyond your
means.
Financial Management: Money Changes Everything
(PowerPoint) (October, 2008)
Check out some tips and pointers from Dr. Leon Johnson's presentation
about managing your finances while in school - from the 2008 National
Student Conclave.
Graduation Checklist (.pdf) (May,
2009)
Are you fast approaching graduation? Take a look at this checklist to
review best practices for managing your loan debt as you transition from
student to professional.
Resources
Scholarships, Grants, and Other Financial Aid
The less money you borrow to pay for your education, the less money you
have to pay back after graduation. Browse our collection of
scholarships, grants, and other financial aid resources.
Guidelines for Student/New Graduate Employment
Agreements
Endorsed
Benefits for Students
To help you save money as you progress through your studies and your
career, APTA has arranged access to various services at discounted
rates, just for our members.
Education
Finance Program
This program is designed to help fund your educational dream and manage
your education-related debt, whether you are a parent who wants to send
your child to college, a professional or clinician looking
to advance your degree, or a current student or recent graduate
looking for financial assistance.
[Last updated: 01/28/10 | Contact: membershipdevelopment@apta.org]
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