FAP Eligibility

FAP eligibility decisions are tied directly to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty level guidelines. For the 2008 calendar year, applicants whose total family income is 300 percent or less of the poverty level for their family size will be approved for fee assistance.

Other Eligibility Rules

In addition, you are eligible for the Fee Assistance Program only if you are a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident ("Green Card" holder), or have refugee/asylum status.

An examinee/applicant may receive fee assistance for MCAT and/or AMCAS through the Fee Assistance Program (FAP) for a maximum of five (5) calendar years during his or her lifetime, so that other examinees/applicants may also benefit from this program.

You will be required to enter both biographical and financial information about yourself, your spouse (if applicable), and your parent(s) or guardian(s) (if living). Note also that the FAP does not draw a distinction between dependent and independent student status, and, therefore, all applicants must provide parental financial data for the FAP.