Award Processing
Individuals who have been offered admission to the first-year class receive award notifications by April 1 if their files are completed by March 3. All other aid applicants whose applications are complete on April 15 receive award notifications in mid-May. Applicants who do not meet the April 15 deadline are notified shortly after their applications become complete, beginning in late May.
Late filing may jeopardize receipt of institutional aid, both Brown loans and Brown scholarships.
Awards are posted online through Brown University's student information system (Banner). You may view, accept, change or decline your award by accessing your student account at https://selfservice.brown.edu. Paper award notifications also are issued soon after awards are posted on line.
The Award Guide describes how an aid package is determined, components of the award, loan processing and disbursement dates, billing schedule, refunds, and other information. You are strongly encouraged to compare the various types of student loans available to AMS students before making your borrowing decisions.
The Budget Guide is a step-by-step guide that will help you prepare a budget to manage your educational and living expenses and to manage the resources available to meet your expenses. The guide also provides specific budgeting recommendations for living frugally in medical school.
The Budget Worksheet and Charges vs. Resources Worksheet are interactive tools to help you "crunch the numbers."
Financial aid recipients are encouraged to take some time to review these resources carefully in order to make wise borrowing decisions and ensure timely processing of your award.