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Northern Michigan University’s Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping students navigate the financial aid process and advising students of other available financial resources to ensure appropriate funding. Financial aid opportunities may differ between university programs (e.g. Global Campus versus Marquette Campus). Please contact NMU's Financial Aid Office to explore your individual need and circumstance. Information on financial aid for NMU Global Campus students can be found here.

NMU FINANCIAL AID AND ENROLLMENT CHANGES

If you are making any adjustments to your fall semester schedule, keep in mind that the Financial Aid Office will not recalculate the Federal Pell and TEACH Grants based on a change in enrollment that occurs after Tuesday, September 5th.  If you are adding a course or are working on enrolling in a directed study course, be sure your paperwork is submitted to the appropriate office before 5 p.m. on September 5th to ensure we are able to consider these courses...

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

For maximum aid consideration and to help ensure your aid is in place by the time tuition is due, please file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually by March 1.

NMU's Federal School Code:  002301
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FSA ID REPLACES THE FEDERAL STUDENT AID PIN

An electronic user name and password, FSA ID, is required for students, parents and borrowers.  The FSA ID has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN which gives you access to the Federal Student Aid’s online systems and serves as your legal signature.  Create your FSA ID here.

How to establish your FSA ID video.

FSA ID frequently asked question and responses

SELECTED FOR VERIFICATION?

Instructions for submitting or requesting your IRS Tax Return Transcript can be viewed and printed here.
 

AMENDED TAX RETURN FILERS

If you are selected for verification and filed an amended tax return, view documents required.
 

VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT

Information on getting an alternate paper tax return transcript can be found here.

Federal law requires all students who receive financial aid to make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward their degree. Students at NMU must meet all of the <a href="/financialaid/node/4" target="_blank">SAP</a> requirements. Printable <a href="/financialaid/sites/DrupalFinancialAid/files/UserFiles/Forms/SAP_Appeal_Form_Revised_February_2015.pdf" target="_blank">Appeal for Reinstatement of Financial Aid (SAP) Form</a><br><br><a href="mailto:sap@nmu.edu">sap@nmu.edu</aThe Financial Aid Office will not monitor courses that are repeated for the first time. For financial aid purposes, students will be able to repeat a course one time for any reason. If you are considering repeating a course, plese review the <a href="http://www.nmu.edu/financialaid/repeatcourses">Repeat Course Policy.</a>The Direct PLUS Loan is a loan parents can borrow on behalf of their dependent student. This funding is through the Federal government and the student must have a completed FAFSA on file. <a href="https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans/plus" target="_blank">Direct PLUS Loan Information</a> | <a href="https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans/plus" target="_blank">2016-2017 Plus Loan Application</a>

Financial Aid Toolbox

Tracking Your Aid

AWARD NOTIFICATIONS

All new eligible students will begin receiving financial aid notices in the mail as early as March 1st. Additional information on the financial aid notification process for new and continuing students can be found here.

KNOW YOUR NEXT STEPS

If you are a continuing student or a student who has attended orientation and are enrolled in classes, learn where your award package is in the granting and notification process by checking your student financial aid online.

Contact

Financial Aid Office•fao@nmu.edu•2107 Hedgcock

Telephone:  906-227-2327
Fax:  906-227-2321

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