Financial Aid for Continuing Students

Continuing students who wish to receive financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. The 2023/24 FAFSA will open in December 2023, future FAFSAs will open on October 1st. To receive priority consideration for available institutional funds, submit the FAFSA by May 1st. Our school code is 002243. 

Getting started

• Applying for Financial Aid
• Award Notifications
  
• Eligibility
• Preparatory Coursework
• Planning Calendar and Checklist
  

Scholarships

• Continuing Student Scholarships
  
• CMU Departmental Scholarships
• Scholarship Universe
  
• CMU Study Abroad Scholarships
• Other Scholarships
  
• Policies
• Search Tips
• Scholarship Scams
• Appeal Process
  

Grants

• PELL, SEOG, CMU, TEACH, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Loans

• Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
• Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
• Loan Activation (for Federal Loans)
  
• Alternative Loans (Private non-Federal Loans)
• Federal Direct Loan Consolidation
  

Student employment

• Jobs on Campus

Other resources

• Military Veterans and Students on Active Duty
• MET and 529 Plans
  
• CMU Tuition Benefit
• State of Michigan Tuition Incentive Plan (TIP)
  

Enrollment and academic requirements

• Enrollment Status
• Repeat Coursework
  
• Satisfactory​ Academic Progress
• Participation Requirements
  

Disbursements and Refunds

• Disbursements
  
• Refunds

Verification and professional judgement

• Verification
• Professional Judgement Information 

Study abroad

• Study Abroad

Consumer information

• Confidentiality and Release of Information
• Code of Conduct
• Net Price Calculator
• Payment Authorization
• FAQ
• EFC Calculator
• Financial Aid Facts
• Money Management
• Student Account Services and University Billing
• Rights and Responsibilities

Graduation and loan repayment

• Repaying Your Student Loans