Financial Wellness & Other Assistance

At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, we help students graduate with minimal debt and solid financial awareness. The office of student finance is here to help you find the resources you need to make smart decisions about scholarships and loans, how to manage your debt, as well as how to achieve overall financial wellbeing. We are committed to making sure you have everything you need to reach your goals at Einstein and beyond.

Association of American Medical Colleges Resources

We’ve compiled a variety of financial wellness resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to assist you with making decisions about how to best finance your medical education. 

Food Assistance for Students

Students who need assistance securing enough food to maintain an active, healthy life while meeting the demands of the educational programs at Einstein may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the U.S. government. Previously known as "food stamps," SNAP is a federal program that helps people with limited income purchase food through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that you can use like a debit card.

Please note that the SNAP application process requires you to answer questions about yourself and your household, some of which may require submitting support and verification documents that you can upload via the ACCESS HRA mobile app .

Accessing Local Food Banks

A community food pantry is available on campus in Albert’s Den, located in the Max L. and Sadie Friedman Lounge area of the Leo Forchheimer Medical Science Building.

Several New York City organizations have resources available to help you find local food banks. Visit the following websites to learn more:

• FoodPantries.Org
• Food Bank For New York City