Financial Aid Calendar
Important dates to remember
Understand the timeline of your financial aid.
Below you will find important dates related to your financial aid disbursement and fees. Please look for your medical class year as a reference for significant financial aid dates. You can find the DGSOM Academic Year Calendar here.
Prospective students can reference Applying for Aid to know the timeline of their financial aid.
Financial Aid Calendar
The calendar below will provide you with important financial aid dates for your Academic Year.
Class of 2030
Newly admitted students begin the application process by completing FAFSA; all schools require FAFSA so you can complete it before you know where you will go to med school.
Admits will complete and submit financial aid documentation via the Bruin Financial Aid student portal.
Admits will receive updates on their aid packages on the Bruin Financial Aid student portal.
Regularly check emails sent from Financial Aid and Scholarships Office in case additional information may be needed as scholarship decisions are finalized.
Admits are encouraged to attend Admit Weekend (~April 2026) to learn more about our school, faculty, staff, and students.
Attend virtual office hours.
Review your aid package on your Bruin Financial Aid student portal.
Develop your spending plan and calendar for your income and expenses by booking your Finance Your Future appointment with your financial aid counselor before Basecamp.
Sign up for Bruin Direct (direct deposit of your financial aid into your personal checking account).
Fall disbursement of scholarship and loans for eligible students takes place prior to Basecamp orientation. MS1 instruction begins.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will provide information during Basecamp Orientation about upcoming financial aid and scholarships milestones.
Be sure your tuition and fees are paid in full. If you are in need of additional funding, please reach out to your financial aid counselor.
First Year, Class of 2029
July 25: Scholarship disbursement date for eligible students begins
Aug 1: Loan disbursement date for eligible students begins
August 4: Fall aid refunds begin to issue for eligible students
August 11: First day of Fall semester
October: 2026-27 FAFSA becomes available for submission (next academic year's FAFSA)
December 19: Last day of Fall Semester
December 10: Spring semester scholarship disbursement for eligible students
December 26: Spring semester loan disbursement for eligible students begins
January 5: First day of Spring semester
March 2: Recommended deadline to submit next year's financial aid paperwork
June 12: Last day of Spring semester
Second Year, Class of 2028: Important Dates
May 20: Students that have submitted all requested documents will have their awards visible on their Bruin Financial Aid student portal.
June 6: Summer scholarship and loan disbursements for eligible students begins
June 16: First day of the Summer semester
August 15: Last day of the Summer semester
July 23: Fall scholarship disbursement for eligible students begins
August 8: Fall loan disbursement for eligible students begins
August 18: First day of Fall semester
October: 2026-2027 FAFSA becomes available for submission (next academic year’s FAFSA)
December 19: Last day of Fall semester
December 10: Spring scholarship disbursement for eligible students begins
December 26: Spring loan disbursement for eligible students begins
January 5: First day of Spring semester
March 2: Recommended deadline to submit next year’s financial aid paperwork
June 12: Last day of Spring semester
Third Year, Class of 2027: Important Dates
May 20: Students that have submitted all requested documents will have their awards visible on their Bruin Financial Aid student portal.
June 6: Summer scholarship and loan disbursements for eligible students begins
June 16: First day of the Summer semester
August 15: Last day of Summer semester
July 23: Fall scholarship disbursement for eligible students begins
August 8: Fall loan disbursement for eligible students begins
August 18: First day of Fall semester
October: 2026-2027 FAFSA becomes available for submission (next academic year’s FAFSA)
December 19: Last day of Fall semester
December 10: Spring scholarship disbursement for eligible students begins
December 26: Spring loan disbursement for eligible students begins
January 5: First day of Spring semester
March 2: Recommended deadline to submit next year’s financial aid paperwork
June 12: Last day of Spring semester
Fourth Year, Class of 2026: Important Dates
May 20: Students that have submitted all requested documents will have their awards visible on their Bruin Financial Aid student portal.
June 6: Summer scholarship and loan disbursements for eligible students begins
June 16: First day of the Summer semester
August 15: Last day of the Summer semester
July 23: Fall scholarship disbursement for eligible students begins
August 8: Fall loan disbursement for eligible students begins
August 18: First day of Fall semester
October: 2026-2027 FAFSA becomes available for submission (next academic year’s FAFSA)
December 19: Last day of Fall semester
December 10: Spring scholarship disbursement for eligible students begins
December 26: Spring loan disbursement for eligible students begins
January 5: First day of Spring semester
January 26: Preparing for Your Finances After Medical School Webinar
January 31: Loan Repayment Strategies and Debt Management Webinar
March-May: One on One Exit Counseling with Financial Aid Counselor
June 12: Last day of Spring Semester
