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what did it say?
ok, so just call them and tell them honestly what happened. Be nice, be humble, be apologetic, and it will be ok. Remember, - the person on the other side of the line is also a PERSON, who is stressed out because of the whole COVID thing, their job, family, etc. If you try to be confrontational - nothing good will happen. If you are nice and humble, - it will be easier.
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trust people. I can only imagine how frustrated and scared you must be right now. But when you make that call you have to forget about all of that. When you make that call you must think about the person whom you are talking to - ask what is there name. call them only by their name (it always makes people like you more subconsciously). Tell them that you made a mistake while filling out the forms, because you were very stressed out. Slip in a fact or two about yourself, - it will make them feel more connected to you. And ask them to HELP you fix it. People feel more supportive and are more likely to help when they are emotionally put in the position of authority and help someone who needs help. Alternatively, if they perceive you as someone who is confrontational, they will be less likely to help.
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Are you still qualified with your + your parents combined income?
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Yes, you still have to submit parental income regardless of age and location. This is probably the reason for the investigation—I would still follow the advice from M&L.
Did you actually use the FAP yet? This looks like it might be a much bigger deal than you first described.
You not only checked a wrong box, you also didn't follow instructions, made material misstatements on an application, and received a FAP you weren't entitled to. I don't mean to make you even more worried than you clearly already are, but people telling you everything is going to be fine did so without having all of the facts.
AAMC might ultimately agree it's a big misunderstanding, or they might not be so generous, given the huge demand for FAP due to COVID (and the likely increase in fraud as a result), and might determine that you committed fraud and got caught. In any event, if your language skills aren't adequate to allow you to get through a FAP application, how do you expect to get through CARS and the rest of the MCAT? Did you already take the exam?
If you were notified that AAMC is investigating a potential violation related to FAP, it is NOT going to be cleared up in a phone call. Good luck.
"The AAMC is investigating my Fee Assistance Program application. Will this affect my future Fee Assistance Program applications?
If the AAMC concludes that you have violated Fee Assistance Program policies, a report will be distributed to any medical schools that you applied to in the current application cycle, as well as to any medical schools to which you apply in the future.
If you have already been awarded fee assistance, you may be permitted to use the benefits until they expire. However, the AAMC may bar you from applying to the Fee Assistance Program again."
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The exact same thing happened to me and I am freaking out now. I just glazed over it because so many financial aid applications ask "if you are living with your parents" and I just read it that way. What happened for you? I have not received any aid, but am afraid they think I am trying to scam them. Did you find anyone to call or did you just reply to the email? If you called who did you call? If you emailed how long did it take them to respond?
A page I gave them on my tax return was blurry and by the time I found this out I had already paid for everything they would have covered so once I found out they do not retroactively refund you I did not pursue further. Now a month later I am scared to death over something that did nothing for me.
So did they dismiss it for you or whatever?
As I am sure you know it is hard to not worry! I know I messed up, but it was a mistake, and it sucks that they sent the email literally the minute they closed. Now I am freaking out and have no one I can even contact until tomorrow.
Yes. It is horrifying
I am confused do they always send out a letter? It seems in the policies I was sent that if the case is dismissed they do not. It seems like a horrible thing to do sending out a letter for a mistake I made on a single mistake I made on a form when the information is correct in multiple other places.
Also how long was it after you replied to their email before you received a reply?
Also quick question for anyone who might know. To qualify you must make below 300% of poverty level correct? If I added my mother who is elderly (I am nontrad) and only has social security as her means of income. Is it then factoring in 300% poverty level for 3 people? If so HAD I added my mother I would have been even FARTHER below that threshold. There is literally no benefit for me to have lied about that.
I think they adjusted the poverty level to 400% due to the COVID. I am also eligible to get FAP even with my parental income. I know how you feel now. There's no reason for me to lie about my parent's existence. I cried for days and contacted several medical schools that I applied, they said it should be fine since I just misunderstood a question. No worries. There is still a chance that your case will be dismissed
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I explained in my email and letter to them that by incorrectly answering that question all I did was hurt my chances of financial aid approval. Hopefully they realize that I had 0 reason to lie.
