Hey everyone! I’ve been seriously considering Caribbean med schools since my MCAT score isn’t competitive enough for US allopathic programs. I keep seeing wildly different tuition numbers online, anywhere from $15k to $25k per semester and I can’t figure out what’s accurate. Also, do these schools offer any scholarships or can you even use US federal financial aid? Would really appreciate any input from people who are actually enrolled or have done the research. Thanks in advance
Current MS2 at SGU here. Our tuition is around $21,000–$22,500 per semester, and that’s just tuition — doesn’t include housing, food, or the insane cost of getting to Grenada. By the time you add living expenses, budget roughly $30k+ per semester all-in. It’s a lot, but yes, US citizens can access federal loans (Stafford, Grad PLUS) through Title IV if the school is accredited. SGU qualifies.
Ross University checking in. Similar ballpark — roughly $20,500–$21,000/semester for tuition. One thing to note: Ross does have a merit scholarship program for incoming students with strong undergrad GPAs (usually 3.5+) and decent MCAT scores. The awards range from $2,500 to $10,000 per semester. They’re competitive but worth applying. The scholarship office will actually schedule a call if you ask about it during admissions.