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 2023-2024 Academic Year.
Prospective Students, Class of 2029: Important Dates
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 Bruin Financial Aid.
Admits begin to receive their preliminary award letters or their estimate of financial aid/scholarship support.
Admitted students continue to receive preliminary award letters once all financial aid documentation has been submitted.
Students should respond promptly to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office's requests for additional information.
Admits attend New Admit Weekend (April 2025) to learn about our school from faculty, staff, and students.
Attend a pre-fall budgeting one-on-one to discuss personal budget in preparation for relocation to Los Angeles.
Attend virtual office hours.
Attend financial aid introductory sessions.
Receive, review and accept your (official) financial aid notification (FAN), which lists all sources of aid awarded for the academic year.
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.
Matriculated students complete and return the Student Intent to Register form (SIR).
Sign up for Bruin Direct (direct deposit of your financial aid into your personal checking account).
MS1 instruction begins.
Attend the Financial Aid Session during Basecamp week (early August 2024) to meet the financial aid staff and learn more about financial aid and financing your medical school education.
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.
Complete in-school deferment forms for undergraduate student loans, if applicable.
First Year, Class of 2028
July 1: Financial Aid Notification (FAN) available to view and accept
July 15: Fall scholarship refunds begin to issue to eligible students
August 2: Fall loan refunds begin to issue to eligible students
August 12: First day of Fall semester
December/January: 2024-26 FAFSA available for submission
December 20: Last day of Fall Semester
Second Year, Class of 2027: Important Dates
June 1: Students who have submitted all requested documents will receive their Summer 2024 Financial Aid Notification (FAN) Letter
June 15: Disbursement of summer 2024 scholarships for eligible students
June 28: Disbursement of summer 2024 loans for eligible students
July 8: First day of the summer semester
September 6: Last day of the summer semester
August 1: Students who have submitted all requested documents will receive their Fall 2024 Financial Aid Notification (FAN) Letter
August 15: Disbursement of Fall 2024 scholarships to eligible students
September 6: Disbursement of Fall 2024 loans begin to issue to eligible students
September 16: First day of Fall semester
December/January: 2025-2026 FAFSA available
December 20: Last day of Fall semester
Third Year, Class of 2026: Important Dates
May 10: Students who have submitted all requested documents will receive their Summer 2023 Financial Aid Notification (FAN) Letter
May 15: Disbursement of Summer 2024 scholarships for eligible students
June 7: Disbursement of Summer 2024 loans for eligible students
June 17: First day of the Summer semester
September 13: Last day of Summer semester
August 1: Financial Aid Notification (FAN) available to view and accept
August 15: Financial aid disbursement of Fall 2024 scholarships for eligible students
September 6: Financial aid disbursement of Fall 2024 loans for eligible students
September 16: First day of Fall semester
December/January: 2025-2026 FAFSA available
December 20: Last day of Fall semester
December 15: Financial aid disbursement of Spring 2025 scholarships for eligible students
December 27: Financial aid disbursement of Spring 2025 loans for eligible students
January 6: First day of Spring semester
March 2: Recommended deadline to submit next year's FAFSA to apply for aid
June 13: Last day of Spring semester
Fourth Year, Class of 2025: Important Dates
July 1: Financial Aid Notification (FAN) available to view and accept
July 15: Financial aid disbursement of Fall 2024 scholarships for eligible students
August 9: Financial aid disbursements of Fall 2024 loans for eligible students
August 19: First day of Fall semester
December 20: Last day of Fall semester
December 15: Financial aid disbursement of Spring 2025 scholarships for eligible students
December 27: Financial aid disbursement of Spring 2025 loans for eligible students
January 6: First day of Spring semester
January 27: Preparing for Your Finances After Medical School Webinar - Recording will available here
February 1: Loan Repayment Strategies and Debt Webinar - Recording will available here
June 13: Last day of Spring Semester
