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May 2025 – Georgetown, Guyana
Texila American University (TAU) is proud to announce its official partnership with Sallie Mae, a leading U.S.-based private education loan provider. This collaboration provides an exciting opportunity for eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents to access the Sallie Mae® Medical School Loan while pursuing their medical degree at TAU.
This partnership underscores TAU’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and affordability, further solidifying its position as a premier destination for U.S. and international medical students.
“Texila’s inclusion as a Sallie Mae–approved institution reflects our commitment to removing financial barriers and expanding access to quality medical education,” said Dr. Hugh Duckworth, Provost of Texila American University.
“We are proud to offer our students a world-class education, now backed by a world-class financial solution.”
About the Sallie Mae Medical School Loan
Tailored for medical students, the Sallie Mae Medical School Loan offers:
- Up to 100% coverage of certified educational costs
- A 36-month grace period post-graduation
- Up to 48 months of deferment during residency or fellowship
- No origination fees or prepayment penalties
- A 0.25% interest rate reduction with automatic payments
Students can use funds to cover tuition, fees, books, housing, travel, and other education-related expenses.
Texila: Internationally Accredited and Financially Accessible
Texila American University stands out as the only medical school in the Caribbean region accredited by all three major international accrediting bodies:
- CAAM-HP (Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions)
- ACCM (Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine)
- BAC (British Accreditation Council)
With this new financial partnership, TAU strengthens its mission to make internationally recognized medical education more accessible and affordable to aspiring physicians from the United States.
How to Apply
U.S. students interested in financing their medical education with Sallie Mae can follow these steps:
- Visit www.salliemae.com
- Select the Medical School Loan
- Search for and select Texila American University
- Complete the application and submit required documents
For additional guidance, TAU’s Financial Aid Office will support students through every step of the process.
Contact Information
Texila continues to lead in delivering high-quality, affordable medical education—now with expanded financial access for students from across the United States.
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