Fee Assistance Program (FAP)

In 2022, we will roll-out exciting changes to the AAMC Fee Assistance Program to help more aspiring physicians with the many costs associated with applying to medical school. We have expanded our eligibility criteria to make the AAMC Fee Assistance Program available to more future physicians.

Effective calendar year 2022, the AAMC has modified two of its eligibility requirements for the Fee Assistance Program:

•    Removed the U.S. citizenship and certain visa status eligibility requirements, and will instead require a U.S. address.

•    Removed the requirement for parental financial information for applicants age 26 and over on the day the application is submitted.

Please see the FAQs below for more information.

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).

Understanding the 2022 Fee Assistance Program Essentials is the first step in applying.

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® exam.

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

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.