Who Is Eligible to Participate in the Fee Assistance Program?
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Status
You are only eligible for the Fee Assistance Program if - prior to completing your Fee Assistance Program application - you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States (also known as a green card holder), granted refugee or asylee status by the U.S. government, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or person awaiting refugee or asylee status approval by the U.S. government and have a U.S. Employment Authorization Document (EAD card).
IMPORTANT: Parental Information Requirement
Unlike some federally funded aid programs, the Fee Assistance Program requires your parents’ financial information, even if you are independent. Your parents' financial information and supporting tax documentation are required regardless of your marital status, your age, your tax filing status (independent or dependent), your parents' country of residence, or whether your parents are willing to provide documentation. If your parents are deceased, further information will not be asked. To learn more about the parental information requirement, please visit the 2021 Fee Assistance Program Essentials. The 2021 Fee Assistance Program Essentials will be available at the end of January.
Fee Assistance Program Poverty Guidelines
Fee Assistance Program award approval is tied directly to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty level guidelines. In 2021, you will be granted fee assistance if each household reported on your application has a 2020 total family income that is 400 percent or less than the 2020 national poverty level for that family size.
|
Persons in Family/Household |
Fee Assistance Program Poverty Guideline* |
|
1 |
$51,040 |
|
2 |
$68,960 |
|
3 |
$86,880 |
|
4 |
$104,800 |
|
5 |
$122,720 |
|
6 |
$140,640 |
|
7 |
$158,560 |
|
8 |
$176,480 |
Source: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
*For households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
|
Family Size |
Fee Assistance Program Poverty Guideline* |
|
1 |
$63,800 |
|
2 |
$86,200 |
|
3 |
$108,600 |
|
4 |
$131,000 |
|
5 |
$153,400 |
|
6 |
$175,800 |
|
7 |
$198,200 |
|
8 |
$220,600 |
Source: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
*For households with more than 8 persons, add $5,600 for each additional person.
|
Family Size |
Fee Assistance Program Poverty Guideline* |
|
1 |
$58,720 |
|
2 |
$79,320 |
|
3 |
$99,920 |
|
4 |
$120,520 |
|
5 |
$141,120 |
|
6 |
$161,720 |
|
7 |
$182,320 |
|
8 |
$202,920 |
Source: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
*For households with more than 8 persons, add $5,150 for each additional person
Canadian MCAT examinees interested in the Canadian Fee Assistance Program
Learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process and deadlines by visiting AFMC's website (English website).
Additional Information
Visit the main Fee Assistance Program webpage to learn more about the program benefits, what you need to apply, and to access the Fee Assistance Program FAQs.
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Contact the Fee Assistance Program
AAMC
Attn: Fee Assistance Program
655 K Street N.W., Suite 100
Washington, DC 20001
Fax: 202-828-1120
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Canadian Fee Assistance Program:
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