Fee Assistance Program

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The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®), apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®), and more.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You must have a U.S.-based home address.
  • Each household reported on your application (yours and your parents, if applicable) must have a 2024 total family income that is equal to or less than 400% of the 2024 national poverty level for your family size.
  • You are preparing to apply to medical school. Therefore, you are:
    • Not currently accepted or enrolled in any medical school (including US MD, DO, or international medical schools);
    • Not a graduate from any medical school (including US MD, DO, or international medical schools); and,
    • Not preparing to apply for residency.

Program Status:

The 2025 application will open in early February.

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Fee Assistance Program Application

Access the Fee Assistance Program application using your AAMC account.

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2025 Fee Assistance Program Essentials

Understanding the 2025 Fee Assistance Program Essentials is the first step in applying. This is required reading before completing your AAMC Fee Assistance Program application and necessary for a smooth application process.

Read the Essentials

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Learn the eligibility requirements for the Fee Assistance Program, including address guidelines, parental information, award limits, and benefits.

The benefits of the Fee Assistance Program include discounted fees, complimentary access to the MSAR® online database, free MCAT® Official Prep products, and more.

The Fee Assistance Program application asks for general information and financial information about you, your spouse (if applicable), and all of your living parents (if applicable).

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The AAMC and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada offer a Fee Assistance Program for Canadian examinees in financial need to help them prepare for and register for the MCAT® and PREview® exams.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) regarding the AAMC Fee Assistance Program application process.

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These testimonials showcase stories by current medical students who received AAMC Fee Assistance Program benefits during their premed journey. Each student profile includes how the student used fee assistance benefits, additional benefits they may have received, and tips for premeds completing the Fee Assistance Program application.

Contact the Fee Assistance Program

Mailing Address: AAMC Attn: Fee Assistance Program 655 K Street N.W., Suite 100 Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-828-0600
Fax: 202-828-1120

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ET

Closed Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. ET

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Canadian Fee Assistance Program 
Questions? Visit AFMC’s website at https://www.afmc.ca/resources-data/education/aspirants-applicants/

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