In our continuing efforts to support an increasingly diverse physician workforce, the AAMC is providing support to Canadian students who would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the PREview professional readiness exam without financial assistance.
The AAMC and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) have a fee assistance program for Canadian examinees who register for the MCAT and PREview exams. Canadian examinees who qualify during an AFMC application period will receive the Fee Assistance Program benefits of reduced MCAT scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellation fees, and the MCAT® Official Prep Online-Only Bundle at no cost. Approved examinees will also received discounted PREview registrations. The AAMC makes the MCAT® Accommodation Services Financial Benefit program application available to eligible Canadian Fee Assistance Program examinees.
Fee Assistance Benefits for Canadian Examinees
MCAT Benefits
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The current MCAT Official Prep products benefit is the MCAT Official Prep Online-Only Bundle, which includes all online MCAT Official Prep products. The MCAT Official Prep products benefit package is subject to change.
You must actively elect to receive MCAT Official Prep product benefits. Once you have elected to receive the prep benefits, you can find all your products by visiting the MCAT Official Prep Hub and logging in with your AAMC credentials.
MCAT Exam Benefits.
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Reduced registration fee for MCAT exams.
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Consideration for financial assistance to obtain an updated evaluation to support an application for MCAT exam accommodations (For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit aamc.org/accombenefit).
AAMC PREview® Exam Benefit
- Waiver for AAMC PREview professional readiness exam registration fees ($100 value), for the first exam.
- 50% discount for subsequent registrations.
PREview exam benefits are applicable for the 2026 testing year
How to Apply
Students interested in the Canadian fee assistance program can learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process and deadlines by visiting AFMC’s website. AFMC will review applications, determine eligibility for financial assistance, and notify awardees. Please note that benefits are not retroactive, and you must be approved prior to scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling your exam. Please note that the AAMC and AFMC reserve the right to discontinue the program.
Questions regarding the application, evaluation, or qualification process? Please contact AFMC at service@afmcstudentportal.ca.