New Undergraduates

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply for federal student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using U-M's federal code 002325. The FAFSA expected to become available in December at no cost to students. You will be considered for Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant, and Federal Direct Loans, as well as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver, Health Professional Loan, Nursing Student Loan, and Work-Study.

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.

The CSS Profile

If you wish to be considered for U-M grants and merit scholarships that address need, complete the CSS Profile using U-M's CSS code 1839 to ensure that we receive your information. The CSS Profile is available on Oct. 1 each year.

While there is a small cost associated with the CSS Profile, qualifying students will receive an automatic fee waiver offer from the College Board when providing their income information.

CSS Profile Household Information

We use information from both parents, regardless of marital status, when considering your eligibility for U-M grants. Additional documentation may be required: 

• Submit CSS Profile Household B (HHB) Information: If your parents are divorced, were never married, or are separated, you will need to invite the "noncustodial" parent (the parent you do not live with) to complete the CSS Profile Household B document as a part of the application process. Follow these instructions to add a non-custodial parent, if not prompted to do so in your initial CSS Profile application. If you have questions, email the College Board at [email protected] for assistance.
• Request a Waiver of Noncustodial Parent (HHB) Information: Students may request to waive their noncustodial (HHB) parent’s information under certain, limited, circumstances. To apply for waiver consideration, please complete the request form and provide all required documentation.

Some students and families may be asked to submit additional documents to be considered for need-based U-M grants and scholarships. These can include supplemental forms, copies of federal tax returns, or other pertinent materials. When this is required, we will contact you by email. Simply sign in to Wolverine Access to view a list of needed documents.

About Wolverine Access: This is a quick, convenient way for students and prospective students to access password-protected personal university information, including financial aid documents, financial aid notices, and student account statements. For more about using Wolverine Access and viewing your documents, visit the ITS website.

Some students who have not received a uniqname from U-M ITS can use a Friend Account to log in to Wolverine Access and view their financial aid information.

Submit your documents:

• In-person at our office or by mail (office hours, address, and locations)
• Via fax at 734-647-3081
• Via Wolverine Access document upload

If you have questions about this process, please contact us.

University Scholarships

Students are considered for most scholarships and do not need to apply for them separately. We encourage you to apply for admission early to receive equal consideration with other applicants. Visit the My Scholarship Profile on Wolverine Access and complete it to ensure that you are considered for all scholarships. To be considered for scholarships that are awarded to students with financial need, you must also apply for financial aid.

You might also be eligible for scholarships from other sources. We encourage you to explore and apply for any scholarships for which you are eligible. U-M schools, colleges, and departments administer their own scholarships and some may require separate applications. For more information, contact the financial aid offices of the individual schools and colleges or your academic department. For more, visit our Scholarships page.

Private Scholarships

Conduct your search for private scholarships from September to June of your senior year in high school. See our Scholarships page for more information about where to look for scholarships that might be available to you. A list of private scholarship searches can be found at the bottom.