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 2026-27 FAFSA is open now. 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
  
• 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

• Federal PELL, Federal SEOG, CMU, Federal 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
• SAI Calculator
• Financial Aid Facts
• Money Management
• Student Account Services and University Billing
• Rights and Responsibilities

Graduation and loan repayment

• Repaying Your Student Loans