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Average Indebtedness - DDS (4-Year Program)
UCLA School of Dentistry -- $248,826 (Class of 2024 - loan recipients only) Average with All Students - $183,509
Loan recipients recipients represent 74% of the DDS Class. 

Compared to stats from the American Dental Education Association Survey for the
2023 Graduating Class:
• Average Education Debt $296.5K / Average Dental School Debt $280.7K

Average Indebtedness - PPID (2-Year Program)
UCLA School of Dentistry -- $277,827 (Class of 2024 - loan recipients only) Average with All Students - $228,215
Loan recipients represent 82% of the PPID Class. 

Please visit the UCLA Financial Aid Wellness to assist you in supporting your 

UCLA Financial Wellness webpage 

The Dental School Financial Aid Office strongly encourages dental students to take advantage of the services offered by UCLA’s Financial Wellness Team. By participating in these resources, students can gain valuable insights to enhance their financial responsibility, reduce financial stress, and work toward achieving their financial goals. The Financial Wellness Team provides practical tips and strategies that help students manage their finances effectively, setting them up for long-term financial success. This collaboration supports students in making informed financial decisions, ultimately fostering a healthier financial future.

UCLA's Financial Wellness program is dedicated to helping Bruins confidently manage their finances, supporting their overall well-being. Through workshops, coaching, and online resources, the program promotes financial literacy and empowers students to navigate financial challenges. It also encourages students to seek help by knowing when, how, and why to reach out for support. As a central resource, the program advocates for and consolidates campus economic support services.

The Financial Wellness Team offers a variety of workshops and coaching sessions throughout the year for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Students are encouraged to book personalized coaching appointments via the program's website, where they can explore a wide range of available sessions.

Topics covered in the virtual coaching sessions include budgeting, credit management, student loans, debt repayment, investing basics, and more.