Get Financial Aid Checklist - Central Michigan University Global Campus

Completing the financial aid checklist is a critical step in securing your educational funding at Central Michigan University Global Campus. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to fill out the checklist accurately and ensure you meet all necessary requirements.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the financial aid checklist.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://fafsa.ed.gov. Make sure to release your information to Central Michigan University by adding CMU’s Title IV School Code: 002243. The FAFSA is available starting January 1 for each new award year.
3. Request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for yourself and your parent(s) if you are a dependent student at www.pin.ed.gov. Keep this PIN safe, as it will be required for completing the FAFSA each year.
4. Upon submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a confirmation from the processor. Ensure you read this confirmation and the electronic Student Aid Report (SAR) thoroughly.
5. Ensure you have regular admission in a degree-seeking program or an aid-eligible graduate certificate, and submit all required transcripts.
6. Access your Financial Aid Award information on the Financial Aid Status page under 'My Account' – 'My Finances' on Central Link.
7. If you experience difficulties accessing your Central Link account, contact the CMU Help Desk for assistance.
8. Official notifications regarding your financial aid award will be sent to your cmich email account.
9. Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for your student loans online at https://studentloans.gov using your Federal PIN.
10. Complete the mandatory Direct Student Loan Entrance Counseling at https://studentloans.gov.
11. Use the Financial Aid Status Page to decline or reduce any student and/or parent loans you do not wish to take.
12. Report any private scholarships or additional aid for the year via the Financial Aid Status Page.
13. Stay informed by reviewing the Financial Aid Manual online for detailed regulations and policies.
14. Be prepared to submit additional documents, such as tax returns or W-2s, if requested by CMU, to ensure timely disbursement of your aid.
15. Select how you wish for refunds to be issued through Central Link, choosing either Direct Deposit or a CMU Money Card.
16. Finalize your enrollment by the end of each semester’s drop/add period to maintain eligibility for federal loans.
17. Continue to monitor your award on the Financial Aid Status Page and keep an eye on your CMU email for updates regarding your aid.
18. Stay enrolled throughout the semester, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to ensure future eligibility for aid.
19. If you plan to drop or withdraw from any courses, please contact the Financial Aid Office beforehand.
20. Complete all your courses and keep track of your academic progress by referring to the relevant pages in the Financial Aid Manual.

Start filling out your financial aid checklist online today to secure your funding at Central Michigan University Global Campus.