How often do medical schools give financial aid before April 30th?

[Albanian24]

Question is pretty self-explanatory. I'm holding on to multiple acceptances since finances play a huge role in my decision-making, since I come from a very low-income family.

I know schools are not REQUIRED to provide financial aid letters before April 30th (the day you're supposed to choose only 1 school according to AAMC traffic rules), but how often do they? Are schools generally receptive to requests to receive aid notifications before this date?

Thanks for your help!

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[chaim123]

Based on the the schools I interviewed at, they all get financial aid information out by mid April, so that a decision can be made.

 

[twentyeightmiles]

Congrats on the acceptances! Most schools have told me I'll get an estimate by mid-April in order to make my decision, but I'm positive you could reach out to your schools and ask when you might receive this info.

 

[ADSigMel]

Uggghhh...stupid FAFSA. I hate that form! Why can't they just believe me when I say I don't want any need-based aid? I just want merit money, with loans to cover the rest!

 

[efle]

Many schools will inform people of merit awards early (like in winter) but the need-based stuff is all in the spring, after you send in lots of documentation of your family finances.