Fall/Winter Aid & Deadlines

Submit a FAFSA (available in October)

To reapply for student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using U-M's federal code 002325. If you completed the CSS Profile in your entering year, you do not need to complete it again. The FAFSA is your renewal application for aid.

When you apply for financial aid at U-M using the FASFA, we verify the information you submitted to the federal processor. We will sometimes ask you for additional information and review other university records during the application process. Your FAFSA record may be corrected based upon this information.

Special notes:

• If you are enrolling for only one term (fall or winter), including students enrolled in a UM-sponsored co-op program, report this through the non-enrollment reporting tab on Wolverine Access.
• If you are studying abroad for fall or winter terms, fill out a Study Abroad Financial Aid Request.
• If you are a parent with child care expenses, get program and application materials.

Dependent students:

Parent information and signatures are required if you are a dependent student or you are a dental or pharmacy student who is applying for a Health Professions loan. If you do not provide correct parent data or signatures, your FAFSA will be rejected which could jeopardize your eligibility for aid. If you think you might be considered an independent student, or if you have unusual circumstances and parent data cannot be provided, please see the definition of an independent student.

Update your scholarship information on Wolverine Access

Visit "My Scholarship Profile" in Wolverine Access in the Campus Finances section to complete or update your profile when you reapply for financial aid, and update it regularly throughout the year. Completing your scholarship profile does not mean you qualify for the scholarships, but it ensures that you will be in the pool for consideration for all scholarships for which you are eligible. For more information, log in to Wolverine Access and go to the "My Scholarship Profile".

Set up direct deposit in Wolverine Access

Direct deposit ensures you receive payments from U-M, including financial aid refunds, securely and as quickly as possible. Although not required, direct deposit shortens the time it takes for you to receive financial aid refunds to a few business days. Alternatively, your financial aid refund (if applicable) will be mailed to your current address via the U.S. Postal Service. It is important that your address is up to date in Wolverine Access. Learn more about how to Set Up Direct Deposit.

May 1

Complete your FAFSA by May 1 and submit any additionally requested materials promptly. This includes:

• If you receive an email requesting additional documents (such as tax returns, etc.), those are due within 15 days of the request (unless a later timeline is noted on your email notification). You may also check Wolverine Access (Student tab > Student Business > Login > Student Center > Financial Aid > (select appropriate Aid Year) > Documents/Review) for a list of these documents. Documents may be faxed, mailed or dropped off at our office. Find these supplemental forms on our Forms page.

If you have received aid, such as departmental funding or private scholarships from sources other than the Office of Financial Aid, it is your responsibility to find out when to reapply for funds and the application requirements and deadlines are for those aid programs. Contact the source or organization providing the funding.