The AAMC offers members access to a wide range of resources for medical school students and financial aid officers. Some resources require a member login.
Learn about the Committee on Student Financial Assistance
Programs and Services
AAMC Fee Assistance Program
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) exam, apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application, and more.
AAMC Financial Wellness Program
This free, online financial education resource provides information on a variety of financial topics to help students, residents, and practicing physicians become more financially savvy.
Financial Aid Resource for Student Diversity Officers (PDF)
This resource is intended to demystify the financial aid process and provide resources to assist student diversity officers and others in student affairs roles in understanding the fundamentals of financial aid.
Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools (FIRST) for FAOs
FIRST is designed to help members of the academic medicine community navigate the complexities of student financial aid and to provide educational materials to financial administrators and students.
FIRST for Students and Residents
Financial aid resources, including informational fact sheets on a variety of financial aid related topics. These fact sheets are designed to simplify confusing or complex topics.
Loan Repayment/Forgiveness/Scholarship and Other Programs
A searchable state and federal loan repayment, loan forgiveness, and scholarship database that provides detailed information about many programs available to medical and other health professions students.
Publications and Guides
Financial Aid Officer Calendar (Excel)
This resource outlines key financial aid officer activities and responsibilities throughout the year. Developed by COSFA, the reference calendar is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of financial aid officer duties, as priorities and tasks can vary. Please utilize this online format to add your own key dates and deadlines.
Guide to Money Management and Student Loans
This guide discusses financial aid, student loans, managing money, and repayment options after medical school and during residency.
Guide to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
This guide outlines the PSLF program, eligibility guidelines, and actions to take to qualify for the program.
Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card
Information based on the departing class of 2024, this fact card provides a snapshot of key student loan data and includes projected repayment scenarios.
Money Management for Medical School Students (PPT, login required)
Download or print this presentation as a supplement to entrance counseling.
Note: Feel free to add or delete slides, but please do not edit existing slides in any way. The slides are a copyright of the AAMC.
Student Loans and Repayment Strategies Presentation (PPT, login required)
This presentation supplements the required elements of exit counseling and contains guided speaker notes. It can be downloaded or printed.
Note: Feel free to add or delete slides, but please do not edit existing slides in any way. The slides are a copyright of the AAMC.
*All information is accurate and compliant with federal regulations to the best of our knowledge but is subject to change based on federal legislation. This presentation is intended to provide general information and is not intended to fulfill or replace any federally mandated requirement. For a comprehensive list of counseling requirements, review the Federal Student Aid Handbook.