UM Financial Aid and Student Employment News!

The Office of Student Financial Assistance & Employment will be closed for the holidays from December 23, 2016 - January 2, 2017. Happy Holidays!

Important News from Financial Aid and Student Employment

Complete your 2017-18 FAFSA Application NOW

President Barack Obama took executive action on Sunday, September 13, 2015, to allow the use of prior-prior year (PPY) tax information on the CSS Profile and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get your application submitted before the financial aid deadline.

Here are the upcoming Financial Aid Changes - FATV

Meet Our Graduate/Professional Student Team

The Graduate/Professional Team is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer care to our clients.

Our Directors are available to see students on a walk-in basis Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm and on Wednesdays from 10:30am - 5:00pm.

We are also available via phone Monday & Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:00am - 6:00pm.

We are here to assist with your concerns. Feel free to reach out at your convenience!

From left to right: Wendi C. Owens - Director, Katrenna M. Redd - Assistant Director, April L. Norelus - Assistant Director, Roosevelt A. Deleveaux Jr. - Associate Director.

End of Semester To Dos:

Check Your Canelink:

Make sure you have nothing pending on your To Do List.
Decline any loan you are not utilizing this school year.
View your Communications Area to make sure you have not missed any important correspondence.
View your Student Account to ensure your financial obligations have been met.

2017-2018 FA Webinar Series

We are pleased to announce the second installment of our Fiscal Fitness Webinar Series. The recent executive action taken by President Obama has created some challenges and we want to make sure you are completely informed. Register for the December 7th webinar below.

Navigating the 2017-18 FAFSA Application - December 7th at 6PM

What is needed to apply for financial aid...

Ask the Executive Director...

Do you have a question you would like the Executive Director to answer? If so, you can send an email to The Executive Director and it may be included in next month's newsletter.

Q: What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and how does it impact me?

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards ensure that you are successfully completing your coursework and can continue to receive federal financial aid. All students receiving financial aid are required to meet SAP standards. Institutional merit scholarship SAP standards are clearly defined in the scholarship agreement from your respective school. Eligibility is determined by the Dean of each school and awarded by the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment.

Federal regulations require the University to establish, publish and apply standards to monitor your progress toward completing your degree program. If you fail to meet the SAP standards, you will be placed on financial aid warning or suspension. UM's Graduate and Professional Student SAP Policy is found at the following website: Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Below are some additional resources on qualifying and maintaining your eligibility:

University of Miami | 305-284-6000 | gradprof.finaid@miami.edu | www.miami.edu/osfae