August 2025 Newsletter
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 8 | Bills emailed by Student Financial Services |
| Aug. 18 | Financial aid applied to bill by this date |
| Aug. 21 | Initial fall refunds issued |
| Aug. 25 | First day of classes |
| Aug. 31 | Bill due date |
| Sept. 15 | Drop/add deadline for classes and financial aid |
Set up Direct Deposit to access your financial aid as soon as it is available.
As the fall semester begins, learn more about managing your aid with:
- Helpful information to ensure receipt of your fall aid
- Tips on understanding your student bill
- The importance of having full-time enrollment by the Drop/Add date (Sept. 15)
- Steps to follow if you receive a private scholarship
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is important to maintain your financial aid eligibility. If you have been notified that you are not meeting SAP, the deadline to appeal for fall term aid is Sept. 1.
Appeals and Emergency Assistance
The U-M Office of Financial Aid (OFA) has options to assist you if unforeseen financial challenges impact your ability to pay for college. Students and families who may have experienced challenges of this nature are encouraged to reach out to the OFA for assistance.
Managing loans during your time at U-M will help establish responsible financial habits long after you leave campus. Find helpful information on:
- Necessary steps to receive funds from loans
- Reducing/canceling unwanted loans in Wolverine Access Self-service
- Important information regarding private loans
- An overview of different loan types
Understanding all the factors that comprise the Cost of Attendance calculation will help you better understand the aid you can expect to receive.