Information for Parents

Welcome to the parents and families section of the Central Michigan University financial aid website. The purpose of this section is to provide you with helpful financial aid information from a parent/family member’s perspective.

Getting started

• Applying for Financial Aid
• Award Notifications
• Undergraduate Cost, Aid and Scholarship Information
• Planning Calendar and Checklist
  

Loans

• What is a Federal Parent Loan?
  
• Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)

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
  
• Satisfactory Academic Progress

FERPA

• Contacting the Financial Aid Office regarding your Students Aid - read more
  

Disbursements and refunds

• Disbursements
  
• Refunds

Verification and special circumstances

• Verification
• Special Circumstances Information

Consumer information

• Confidentiality and Release of Information
• Cost of Attendance Calculator
• Net Price Calculator
• 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