Applying for Aid
5 Easy Steps to Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships encourages students to complete their FAFSA.
If you have not already done so, you (and your parent if you are a dependent student) must each create your own FSA ID. The FSA ID replaces your FSA PIN.
Learn more about the FSA ID. The FSA ID is used to electronically sign your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and also serves as an identifier to provide access to your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems.
The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid strongly encourages students to complete your FAFSA.
UM-Dearborn's federal school code is 002326.
Your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) is the U.S. Department of Education’s response to your FAFSA. Review the information for accuracy and make changes if necessary. If there are errors on your FSS, correct them as soon as possible. Retain this document for your personal records. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will receive a copy of your application electronically.
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will automatically notify you of any supporting documentation which you must submit. It is important to remember that any delay in submitting requested documents or forms will result in a delay in processing your financial aid application. Upload requested documents to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Self Service Portal.
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships accepts all grants on your behalf of students, but requires you to accept scholarships, loans, and work study awards. You may accept your financial aid offers on the Financial Aid & Scholarship Self Service Portal. You have the option to accept your award as is, reduce your accepted amount, decline, or leave at offered status on a term-by-term basis. Once accepted or declined for a semester, you cannot revise online.
If you are receiving private scholarships, benefits from your employer in the form of tuition plans, and/or other sources of funding, your award may need to be revised. A revised financial aid award or a notification of change to your award by e-mail will be sent to notify you of the changes to your original award.
Most of the questions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form want to know your situation as of the day you sign the application. However, there are some instances in which you’ll want to (or be required to) change the information you reported. Learn more on how to correct or update your FAFSA form.
Verification
The requested documents should be submitted within 14 days via Student Forms. We strongly encourage students to submit all documents no later than the last day of their enrollment period for aid consideration. Documentation will not be accepted 120 days after their enrollment for the year, or after the deadlines listed below.
| Term | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Ends | Deadline for Documents | Term Ends | Deadline for Documents | |
| Fall | December 16, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | December 17, 2027 | April 16, 2027 |
| Winter | April 29, 2027 | August 27, 2027 | April 29, 2028 | August 27, 2028 |
| Summer | August 20, 2027 | September 1, 2027 | August 18, 2028 | September 1, 2028 |
Special Circumstances
Certain students and their families may face circumstances affecting their ability to afford educational costs. If there is a change in your family's financial situation, please contact us as soon as possible. Review the different circumstances and decide if an appeal would be advantageous.
Appeals should be filed at least two weeks before the term ends to ensure enough time for review and additional aid distribution.
Our office strives to evaluate these appeals within two weeks of receiving the request.