{"id":2328,"date":"2017-03-24T17:18:01","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T21:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/studentaffairs\/financial-aid\/loans\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T12:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T17:25:08","slug":"loans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/financial-aid\/types-of-aid\/loans\/","title":{"rendered":"Loans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Financing your medical education is a significant investment, and it&#8217;s essential to understand the loan options available to you. There are several types of loans, each with unique features, eligibility criteria, and benefits. 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