University of California, Irvine

Important Dates

Students in the School of Medicine who wish to apply for financial aid for the 2009-10 academic year should meet the following deadlines:

March 2, 2009 - Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Parental income and asset information is required to be considered for institutional grants and scholarships
• Review "Applying" for tips on completing your FAFSA

May 1, 2009 - Deadline to submit the SOM Certification Form

• The SOM Certification Form is required of all financial aid applicants and must be received by the May 1st deadline to be considered for institutional grants/scholarships
• Completed forms must be submitted to the SOM Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing

May 1, 2009 - Tax returns and supporting documents deadline

• To be considered for institutional funds, including grants and scholarships, you must provide a copy of your and your parent's 2008 federal income tax return
• Any supporting documents needed will be requested by the SOM Office of Financial Aid and must be submitted by May 1st. You should check your application status and any requested documents by logging on to Visual Aid and selecting "My Aid Application Status".

Fees and Checks - Deadlines and Availability For the 2009-10 Academic Year

Quarter	Fee Deadline	Fee Amount Due*	Check Disbursement Date (First Day of the Quarter)	Last Day of the Quarter
Fall 2009	September 15, 2009	$9,154.50	August 10, 20091 September 7, 20092 September 21, 20093	December 11, 2009
Winter 2010	December 15, 2009	$9,090.50	January 4, 2010	March 19, 2010
Spring 2010	March 15, 2010	$9,090.50	March 24, 2010	June 11, 2010

* Subject to change
¹ Incoming Medical Students
² Continuing Medical Students
³ MD/PhD Students Enrolled in Graduate School