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Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

Office of Financial Aid

Medical Students

The majority of medical students now attend Johns Hopkins tuition free, and many also receive support for living expenses. 

In the fall of 2024, Johns Hopkins began offering full cost of attendance (COA) financial aid packages (including tuition, living expenses and fees) for medical students whose families earn less than $175,000. Additionally, families earning less than $300,000 receive scholarships that cover the cost of tuition. 

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offers other institutional need-based and federal aid to eligible M.D. students who do not qualify for full COA or full tuition scholarships. 

Please note: The 2025–26 CSS Profile submission deadline is Nov. 15, 2024. Applicants for institutional scholarship support are encouraged to complete the CSS Profile by the deadline to ensure determination of funding eligibility. Applicants who are admitted and have not yet completed their financial aid application will not receive their aid determination with their admissions decision. See below for details on the application process for both federal and institutional financial aid.  

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The Financial Aid Application Process  

All institutional awards administered through the Office of Financial Aid are based on demonstrated financial need. To determine financial need, students must complete the CSS Profile application for institutional scholarship funding. Parental information is required for scholarship consideration regardless of age or marital status.  

The 2025–26 CSS Profile submission deadline is Nov. 15, 2024. Students are encouraged to complete the application process by the deadline to ensure early determination of funding eligibility. Applicants who are admitted and have not yet completed their financial aid application will not receive their aid determination with their admissions decision.  

To apply for federal student aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 annually. The 2025-26 FAFSA is available now.

SOM FAFSA School Code: E00235  

SOM CSS Profile School Code: 5346  

Financial Aid Package  

If needed, students are eligible to request additional federal loan funds up to the cost of attendance minus other aid received.  

Financial Aid Application Instructions: Medical Student (PDF)  

What Determines Federal Financial Aid Eligibility?  

Students are considered independent for federal student aid, which includes student loans and work-study. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine participates in the Direct Loan William D. Ford Unsubsidized student loan program, the Federal Direct Grad Plus Program and the Federal Work-study Program. Only the income of the student and/or spouse is considered in determining eligibility for federal aid programs. You must be a United States citizen or permanent resident to apply for federal financial aid.  

Students must follow this process each year:  

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOM FAFSA School Code: E00235. 
  2. Provide federal verification documentation, if selected.  
  3. Meet priority deadline of March 1, 2025. The 2025-26 FAFSA is available now.
  4. Meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) for financial aid.  

What Determines Need-Based Scholarship Eligibility?  

Although students are considered independent for the federal aid programs, parental information is required for institutional scholarship consideration regardless of age or marital status.  

First-time applicants must follow this process:  

  1. Complete the CSS Profile Application. SOM CSS PROFILE School Code: 5346  
  2. Provide prior year parental federal tax returns and W2 forms submitted through Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). Example: 2025–26 applicants must submit 2023 federal taxes.  
  3. Submit parent non-tax filing form (if applicable).  
  4. Meet CSS Profile submission deadline of Nov. 15, 2024. Students are encouraged to complete the application process by the deadline to ensure early determination of funding eligibility. Applicants who are admitted and have not yet completed their financial aid application will not receive their aid determination with their admissions decision.  

The medicine program assesses both income (taxed and untaxed) and assets using information from the CSS Profile. Significant family assets relative to income level are factored into the eligibility determination for need-based aid.  

Students who do not complete the CSS Profile application but have completed the FAFSA will be considered for federal and institutional loan eligibility only.  

Are you eligible for financial aid?  

All students applying to the school of medicine may apply for financial aid. However, students must meet certain citizenship requirements, be in good academic standing and complete all required application forms for consideration of aid.  Find out more about eligibility.   

How is the financial aid package determined?  

For students with a total family income (taxed and untaxed) greater than $300,000, the student and parent contributions are calculated based on completion of the FAFSA and CSS Profile applications. Each student is then assigned a cost of attendance (COA) budget. The calculated total family contribution is subtracted from the budget to determine the student’s unmet need. If there is demonstrated need, the Office of Financial Aid will then award the student through a combination of federal aid and/or need-based institutional funds. If the contribution is greater than the COA, the student is only eligible for student loans.  

Students qualifying for the full tuition award are eligible to apply for federal loans to cover living expenses. The amount is capped at the COA minus other aid received.  

Students qualifying for the full COA award are not eligible to receive additional financial aid, as it is capped at the cost of attendance.  

Financial Aid Checklist  

Financial Aid for International Students

Financial aid funding is available to all current and newly admitted international medical students. Financial aid assistance will be provided in the form of institutional scholarship and/or loan. Students may also apply for private loan financing through ELM Select.  

To assist medical students from outside the United States who want to study at Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Medicine International has provided funding to create the JHM International Scholarship Program. Its aim is to help nurture the next generation of health care leaders, as well as help reduce the financial burden that international students may face when trying to obtain medical education funding. Details on applying.  

 Our team is ready to help you get the support you need quickly and easily. To get started, please request support through SEAM’s online form.