Financial Aid

File your FAFSA

• Required to initiate the needs analysis process
• Required for all federal loans
• Penn's institutional code #003378

Encourage your parents to file their 2011 federal income taxes early*

File your personal 2011 federal income taxes early*

Gather your and your parents W-2's

Check your credit report to verify it is accurate. Use one of the following agencies:

• Equifax 1.800.685.1111 ($3 ~ $9)
• Trans Union 1.800.888.4213 ($2 ~ $9)

Begin to pay off your consumer debt

(*These documents are required only for students applying for need based aid.)

File your Need Access Financial Aid Application

February 15th - begin submitting completed financial aid forms and required documents directly to:

University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine
Admissions and Financial Aid Office
Suite 100, Stemmler Hall
3450 Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6056

Document receipt can be tracked on the financial aid status page

Merit awards made - all accepted students considered, no application required.

Acceptance Letters mailed

Needs Analysis will begin on accepted students only

Review Direct and Direct PLUS loan information

File a Master Promissory Note