The AAMC Fee Assistance Program is funded by the AAMC and has its own eligibility requirements. These requirements are different from federal aid programs such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please review them carefully before applying. If you have questions about eligibility requirements, contact program staff before submitting your application.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible for the Fee Assistance Program if all the following statements are true:
- You have a U.S.-based home address.
- Each household reported on your application (yours and your parents’, if applicable) has a 2025 total family income at or below 400% of the 2025 national poverty level for your family size.
- You are preparing to apply to medical school and are:
- Not currently accepted or enrolled in any medical school.
- Not a graduate from medical school.
- Not preparing to apply for residency.
Note: Applicants who were previously accepted to medical school but formally withdrew may still apply if they meet all other eligibility criteria.