OP, you shouldn't be worrying about such things at this point. When the time comes, your school will give you information about allotting/budgeting financial aid for the test prep material, exam fees, application fees and travel expenses that you will need for the Step exams and the application process. For now, as the previous poster said, you should be spending this time enjoying one of your last few moments of extended freedom. Good luck, and I hope this helps! M.D. author/editor with BoardVitals