HEERF/COVID Student Relief Fund
The federal government made additional funds available to colleges and universities to help address financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Central Michigan University will receive additional funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, also known as COVID Student Relief Fund, to assist students during these challenging times. Information on how to receive these funds can be found at:
FAFSA FOR 2022-2023
The 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will become available October 1, 2021. Most students qualify for some form of financial aid so be sure to file your 2022-2023 FAFSA as soon as possible by going to Complete the FAFSA Form at https://studentaid.gov.
The
2022-2023 FAFSA will allow students to report tax information from 2020.
School Year
|
FAFSA Available |
Tax Year Information to Use |
| Fall 2021-Summer 2022 | October 1, 2020 | 2019 |
| Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 | October 1, 2021 | 2020 |
| Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 | October 1, 2022 | 2021 |
NEW BORROWERS
To receive your Federal Direct Student Loan, you must first complete a Loan Agreement/Master Promissory Note (MPN), the legal document you must sign agreeing to pay back your loan, and complete loan counseling.
The U.S. Department of Education has created an online Loan Agreement/MPN for all NEW BORROWERS. This online function speeds up processing and eliminates the need to mail paper MPNs.
If you believe you have already completed a Loan Agreement/MPN, please use the website to verify that you have a valid Agreement/MPN on file: https://studentaid.gov/
Your Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) is required to complete the online Promissory Note. If you do not have an FSA ID, you can obtain one at https://studentaid.gov/
Please start the process to receive your Federal Direct Student Loan before July 15th. If you have any questions, please call CMU's Scholarship & Financial Aid Office at 989-774-3674.
Activate Student and/or Parent Loans
ATTENTION: Returning Central Michigan University students who have previously borrowed a Federal Direct Loan while attending CMU do NOT need to complete another Master Promissory Note or loan counseling.
Federal Direct Student Loan Disclosure Statements
Students receiving a Federal Direct Loan will receive a Disclosure Statement from the Federal Loan Origination Center for each new loan. The disclosure statement will provide comprehensive information about the types of loans, loan amounts, the loan period, and anticipated disbursement dates. Save every Disclosure Statement for reference.
If you have decided not to accept the loans offered please send an email to
financialaid@cmich.edu Please be sure to include your full name and CMU ID number with your cancellation request.
Delegate Access
Students are cautioned never to share their CMU ID and password with anyone. Instead, they may grant parents, spouses, and others access by creating guest access for them. Delegates may be granted access to view tuition and fee charges, view payments received and view financial aid information. Students can add or remove a delegate by signing onto Central Link.
Instructions for setting up Delegate Access can be found here.
Why we ask for Social Security Numbers
While CMU does not require your Social Security Number for admission consideration, it is necessary for applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid and Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning tax credit to provide a Social Security Number to the university. To protect your privacy, your Social Security Number will not be used as your CMU student identification number.
Net Price Calculator
Based on the information you provide, this calculator will estimate your total out of pocket expenses as well as provide you with resources to help finance your education.
For the calculator - Click Here
CMU Scholarship Policy
- Recipients of CMU merit- and talent-based scholarships of a dollar value equal to or greater than $2,500 are required to reside on campus during their freshman and sophomore years unless they qualify as commuting students or for another exception to the Campus Residency Policy.
- Students may receive two renewable merit scholarships. Students who are selected for more than two renewable scholarships may choose the awards of highest value.
- Estimated scholarships (e.g., outside agency) do not reduce the amount of tuition payable on October 1 and February 1. Students must make arrangements to pay for the total amount of tuition due to avoid a $100 late tuition fee and a $30 service charge.
- CMU will limit institutional funds (e.g. need-based grants, merit scholarships, departmental scholarships, employee tuition waivers, Indian Tuition Grant Waiver, etc.) to the annual cost of attendance.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Contact Information:
Phone: 989-774-3674
Fax: 989-774-3634
School Code: 002243
Email: FinancialAid@cmich.edu
Warriner Hall 202
Need to schedule an appointment with an advisor? You can do so here:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CMU1@CentralMichigan.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/