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    The ADEA AADSAS Fee Assistance Program (FAP) is no longer accepting applications for the 2025–26 cycle.

    Please note that the deadline to submit a FAP application was June 1, 2025. We are no longer accepting or processing additional applications for this cycle.

    All available funds for the 2025–26 FAP have been fully allocated. The Fee Assistance Program will launch again in April 2026 for the 2026–27 ADEA AADSAS cycle.

    If you have any questions regarding the FAP or your ADEA AADSAS application, please contact our customer service team at FAPAADSAS@ADEA.ORG.

  • Welcome 2025-26 ADEA AADSAS© Fee Assistance Program (FAP) Application

  • Thank you for your interest in the ADEA AADSAS© (ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service) Fee Assistance Program (FAP). FAP is a fee waiver program that helps eligible individuals who need financial support for their dental school application. Individuals approved for FAP receive a fee waiver for the first three dental school applications ($494 value) in ADEA AADSAS.

    For FAP Instructions, visit the Help Center.

    If you need to save your application and come back at a later time, you can do so by clicking the Save and Continue Later button. Once you submit your application no changes will be allowed.

  • Only eligible individuals should apply for FAP. Individuals’ and relevant family members adjusted gross income (AGI) must be at or below 300% of the 2024 U.S. Poverty Guidelines. Financial documentation will be reviewed to determine eligibility. Documentation includes 2024 U.S. tax documents, FAFSA award notification and other earnings information. For more information about relevant documentation, visit the Help Center.

  • You do not qualify for the ADEA AADSAS Fee Assistance Program.

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  • Applicant Financial Information

  • ATTENTION:  You must submit relevant 2024 tax documents. More information on financial documentation available here.

  • ATTENTION:  You indicated you were married during the 2024 tax year.  Since you were married, you must also submit tax documents for your spouse.

  • ATTENTION:  You must submit the 2024-25 Financial Aid Award Notification/summary.

  • ATTENTION:  You must list types of income received, and submit documentation as proof.

  • Other Financial Information

  • ATTENTION:  Dependent applicants must submit relevant tax information, 2024 1040 tax returns, 2024 W2s or 1099 if they did not receive a W2

  • View 2024 U.S. Poverty Guidelines chart.

  • ATTENTION:  You must provide parents/guardians 2024 tax returns, W2s, 1099s.

  • ATTENTION:  You must show legal documentation as proof of additional income.

  • Submission

  • File Upload Information

    All required supporting documents must be combined into one PDF file.  Create a PDF of each file that will be submitted and then combine into one document. Not sure how to do this?  Check out the resources below.

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    * * * IMPORTANT - FILE NAMING CONVENTION ***

    You are not able to update your file after submission so follow the example below to ensure successful submission:

    Example: 2024-TaxReturn-PeterPan.pdf

    (Replace 'Peter Pan' with your own name.)

    • Avoid spaces betweem words and special characters.
    • Use dashes (-) or capitalize the first letter of each word.
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  • Please review all information entered on the application and submission form, and review all documents being attached, prior to submission.  You will have only one chance to submit the application and submission form, and all required supporting documents.

  • Type your name below to certify that all information is complete and correct.  This will create an electronic signature.

  • Your Signature:

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  • Note:  If you purposely give false or misleading information on this document, you will be disqualified from receiving funds and any previous funds awarded may be rescinded.

  • IMPORTANT REMINDER: You indicated you received financial aid.  You must submit the 2024-25 Financial Aid Award Notification/summary.

  • IMPORTANT REMINDER: You indicated you were employed during the 2024 tax year. You must submit relevant 2024 tax documents. More information on financial documentation available here. 

    TAX TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN A DENIAL!

     

  • IMPORTANT REMINDER: You indicated you were married during the 2024 tax year.  You must submit the 2024 1040 tax return, W2s, 1099s for you AND your spouse.

    TAX TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN A DENIAL!

  • More information on financial documentation available here.

  • IMPORTANT REMINDER: You indicated that you or your spouse received additional income not reported on the 2024 1040 tax return.  You must submit documentation as proof.

  • IMPORTANT REMINDER: You indicated that you were claimed on your parent's 2024 tax form.  Dependent applicants must submit their parent’s tax information, 2024 1040 tax returns, 2024 W2s or 1099 if they did not receive a W2.

    TAX TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN A DENIAL!

  • This is your chance to go back and add the missing forms to your PDF file or give an explanation in the MISSING DOCUMENTATION BOX.

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    • Are you submitting all required supporting documents?  Failure to provide all required supporting documents at the time of submission will result in an automatic denial of your application. You will only have one opportunity to submit all the required supporting documents.
    • TAX TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN A DENIAL!
    •  If you can not complete your application, click the SAVE AND CONTINUE LATER button.  You will get an email with a link you can use to continue your application at a later time.  Keep in mind that applications are reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis.
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