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Fee Assistance Program

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I got approved for the program but it looks like only 1 school is covered now? I was under the impression it was 3.
Anyways I have two schools selected and it says total fees: $240. Is that the cost of the one school that isn't covered?
 
I got approved for the program but it looks like only 1 school is covered now? I was under the impression it was 3.
Anyways I have two schools selected and it says total fees: $240. Is that the cost of the one school that isn't covered?
I don't remember exactly how it worked, but it should cover the cost for 3. I think once you hit submit it won't actually ask you for payment and will automatically apply the waiver. I'm trying to remember from a year ago.
 
I don't remember exactly how it worked, but it should cover the cost for 3. I think once you hit submit it won't actually ask you for payment and will automatically apply the waiver. I'm trying to remember from a year ago.
I think they changed it. It only covers one program and the additional ones are $45 each. Kinda sucks, but I checked on their website and it says it only covers the cost of one school ($195 value)
 
For anyone curious/interested, from their FAP website

"These waivers cover the initial application fee for one school designation. If an applicant receives a fee waiver and wishes to apply to more than one school, they are still responsible for the additional fees of $45 per program."
 
Yes FAP for AACOMAS only covers the first school ($195). The biggest money saver is secondaries though because most schools will wave the secondary fee if you email them.

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Does anyone know when they changed it? And how long did you take to be approved? I waited until my application was ready but now it seems like its taking forever to be approved, worth it for the secondaries tho!


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