Undergraduate Financial Aid

Undergraduates are eligible for one or more of three types of financial aid:

  1. scholarships and grants;
  2. loans;
  3. work-study employment.

The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) in the Student Activities Building administers most financial aid programs for which undergraduates are eligible. The majority of programs are based on demonstrated financial need. Contact this office for information about the financial aid application process and program information. Students going abroad are encouraged to discuss their plans with an OFA advisor who specializes in study abroad.

New students should apply for financial aid by March 1 (for the Fall term) in order to receive equal consideration. Students who plan to enter in another term should apply at least eight weeks before the start of that term. Continuing students (including cross-campus transfers) must apply by the deadlines announced by the Office of Financial Aid. It is necessary to reapply for aid each year.

Other scholarships, grants, and short-term loans are available through the Office of Financial Aid. All students may apply for emergency and/or short-term loans from this office for educational or education-related expenses. In addition, OFA assists students with budgeting, and helps students locate other financial resources. Students are encouraged to use the Office of Financial Aid counseling services even if they are not receiving direct financial assistance.

Students may also apply for one-time only emergency financial support to the Director of OSS. These awards are typically in the $500 range. Criteria are dependent upon individual circumstances.

Students going abroad are eligible to apply for supplemental travel awards through the Center for Global Opportunities. Applications are available on the GoGlobal section of the website.

In addition to programs available through the Office of Financial Aid, many students find temporary or part-time employment on or near the campus. The Student Employment Office, in the Student Activities Building provides job listings and referral information for students seeking employment. Other sources of jobs are University Employment Services (for both temporary and permanent jobs) in the Wolverine Tower, 3003 S. State St., and Medical Center Human Resources Department (for University Hospital employment), 300 North Ingalls Bldg. The Michigan Daily and MLive http://www.mlive.com/jobs/ also list employment opportunities.