What Is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form used to apply for financial aid for medical school. Once completed, the U.S. Department of Education will provide your information to the schools you list.
UGA cannot provide information about your financial eligibility or status until your FAFSA has been received. Use school code 001598 to send your FAFSA to UGA. The FAFSA should be filed annually.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available for applications as of October 1, 2025. Apply now at https://studentaid.gov/.
Why Medical Students Should Complete the FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA is required for:
- Federal Graduate Unsubsidized Loans
- Consideration for UGA School of Medicine admissions scholarships
- Eligibility for other institutional scholarships and aid
For the 2026-2027 FAFSA, use tax data from 2024.