Financial Aid
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 annually by March 1.
NMU'S FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 002301
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.
FSA ID IS REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS AND BORROWERS
An electronic user name and password, FSA ID, is required for students, parents and borrowers. The FSA ID 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
VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT
Information on getting an alternate paper tax return transcript can be found here.
Financial Aid Toolbox
- Net Price Calculators
Get an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs and potential financial aid. - Financial Aid Pathfinder
Preparing for college – Do you need to know the next steps? Start here. - Glossary of Terms
- College Scorecard
- Retrieve your NMU Identification Number. View Account Status.
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan Information for Parents
- State of Michigan Resources
- Foster Care, Homeless and Ward of the Court Youth Resources
- Veteran Resources
Financial Aid Office•fao@nmu.edu•2107 Hedgcock
Telephone: 906-227-2327
Fax: 906-227-2321