How long does it take to get approved for FAP?

MDHHS will either approve or deny your application within 30 days unless you qualify for expedited services.

How do I get a MCAT waiver?

You can apply for financial assistance through the AAMC website. Once you submit your application and meet the requirements for an AAMC MCAT fee waiver, you’ll receive an email with a request to submit financial information.

What is fee assist?

New section. The AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP) 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.

How long is AAMC Fee Assistance Program?

To access the benefits, you must be approved before you register for the MCAT exam or apply to medical schools using the AMCAS application. Benefits are not retroactive. The application process can take up to five (5) business days to be approved, so keep that in mind as you prepare to apply.

Do I have to apply for FAP every year?

You may only apply once per calendar year and receive a maximum of five awards during your lifetime. When do I receive my FAP benefits and when do they expire? You can start using your benefits the same day you are approved for the FAP.

How many times can you apply for MCAT fee assistance?

You may only apply once per calendar year. Each award includes MCAT, Medical School Admission Requirements website, and AMCAS benefits. If you apply and receive fee assistance during two consecutive calendar years, unused benefits from your first award will expire as soon as your new award is approved.

Can you get AAMC fee assistance twice?

Can I apply more than once? You may only apply once per calendar year and be awarded a maximum of five (5) times during your lifetime. Each award includes the MCAT, Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) online database, and AMCAS benefits.

Does the MCAT cost money?

MCAT Exam Fees The initial registration fee for the MCAT exam is $325, which covers the cost of the exam, as well as distribution of your scores. Information regarding fees is available on the MCAT website.

How many times can you apply for fee assistance program AAMC?

How long does FAP last?

You can start using your benefits the same day you are approved for the FAP. Your benefits will expire at the end of the following calendar year. For example, if you submit your FAP application in 2020, then your benefits will expire on December 31, 2021.

Is there a fee waiver for the MCAT?

The AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program is designed to assist those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to afford to register for the MCAT® exam or apply to medical schools that use the AMCAS® application.