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Medical School Application Costs

Applicants should be aware of (and prepared for) the fact that applying to medical schools is expensive. For example, the cost of taking the MCAT is $210. The cost of your AMCAS/AACOMAS application depends on the number of schools to which you apply. The fee for the first designated medical school is $160 and $30 for each additional school. MU applicants (unless they are applying for the Early Decision Program option) apply to an average of eight schools. In addition, many medical schools charge a supplemental fee ($40-$100) due upon return of the secondary or supplemental application. Fee waiver or reduction options are available for both the MCAT and the AMCAS. The appropriate forms can be found online at www.aamc.org. All of these fees are subject to annual increases; consult the latest test and application packets for updated fee schedules. The fees quoted here are for the 2007 Entering Class.

In addition to application and testing fees, students are responsible for all expenses (including travel) associated with interviewing.

Loan Repayment/Forgiveness Programs

There are several private and federally-funded programs that will assist you in canceling all or part of an education loan provided you meet certain qualifications. Some of these qualifications might include performing volunteer work, serving in the military, or teaching or practicing medicine in certain types of communities. Following is a list of websites that provide information on a variety of loan repayment/forgiveness programs.

General Programs

Public Service Programs

Military Programs

Volunteer Work Programs

Medical Programs