Types of Aid

We are pleased to offer competitive financial assistance programs including merit scholarships and institutional need-based grants. Students accepted for the class of 2030 will automatically be considered for merit scholarships based on information included with their AMCAS application. No additional action is required to be considered for a merit scholarship.

To apply for institutional need-based grants please note the following:

The deadline to submit all requirements for consideration for institutional need-based grants is: December 12th, 2025.
Accepted applicants who apply for institutional, need-based grants are required to submit a CSS Profile. Individuals who will be 30 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2026, will be required to provide parental information.

Click here to create a CSS profile

School Code: 5815

Applicants who submit a CSS Profile are automatically invited to submit related documents through the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). These documents are required to complete your application for institutional need-based grants.

Accepted applicants who qualified for an AMCAS fee-waiver may request a waiver for the cost of the CSS Profile by emailing medfinaid@miami.edu.

Applicants for institutional need-based grants will also need to submit their social security number. A link to a secure form will be provided to all accepted applicants.

Though the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is not required to apply for scholarships or institutional need-based aid, accepted applicants should submit a FAFSA to apply for federal student loan funds. More information about applying for FAFSA will be provided to accepted students.

The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is the primary source of loan funding for medical students. Important information to know includes:

• Maximum $47,167 per year (based on 12-month budget).
• 1.057% origination fee.
• Fixed interest rate changes on new loans each July 1, current 2023-24 rate is 7.05%.
• 6 month grace period.
• Interest accrues at disbursement and during school and grace.
• Multiple repayment and forgiveness provisions.
• Lender is the federal government.

We award $3,500,000.00 million in scholarships and grants annually to students in the entering class. Individual awards can range from $15,000.00 to full tuition and fee coverage.

Merit Scholarships

Students demonstrating academic excellence throughout their educational career, including a high grade point average and/or MCAT score, are considered for merit scholarships. The Scholarship Committee will notify selected students.

Need-Based Aid

The Miller School of Medicine awards need-based grants to entering students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the CSS Profile. Currently, qualified students may receive grants of up to $20,000.00 per academic year.