Financial Aid - General

What is Financial Aid?

Who receives need-based Financial Aid?

What grants are available through financial aid and how do I apply?

Where can I get more information about the TEACH Grant?

I just received my Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. Do I send it to Miami University?

I need to correct information on my SAR. Do I have to send it back to the processor?

I need information about Federal Work Study.

Financial Aid Awards

When will I hear about my Financial Aid Package for next year?

What's the next step? When will I get my bill? How do I let the Bursar's Office know I have financial aid?

What is FERPA and how does it affect my financial aid?

How do I get my excess financial aid?

How do I buy my books?

I'm changing my enrollment. What will that do to my financial aid?

I have a special family circumstance. What can be done for me?

What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and what impact does it have on my financial aid?

My Direct Loan money won't be available for another 3 weeks. What can I do for living expenses in the meantime?

If I move off campus, how will it affect my financial aid?

Will my budget be adjusted if I don't live in a standard double room on campus?

How can I notify my landlord that I will receive an overage amount from my financial aid to pay my rent before my actual overage check is sent to me?

Can I receive financial aid for a computer purchase?

What happens if I withdraw from the University?

Can I receive financial aid for audited classes?

Loans

Loan Consolidation: Questions and Answers

What are the current Federal Direct Loan interest rates?

Where can I get more information about the student loans I've borrowed?

How did Miami choose the recommended private loan lenders?

What are the advantages of completing a Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) electronically?

Scholarships

How do I get Athletic Scholarships at Miami?

I was awarded a book award as part of my athletic scholarship. How do I get my books?

Incoming Students

How do I apply for scholarships at Miami University?

What scholarships does Miami offer?

What is the average statistics for freshmen receiving scholarships?

What factors are considered when determining my scholarship eligibility?

Another school offered me more in scholarships than Miami offered. Can you match the award from the other school?

When will I hear if I received a scholarship from Miami?

I have an outside scholarship. Will it affect the aid I was awarded from Miami?

Where can I find more information about the Miami Access Initiative?

Returning Students

How do I apply for scholarships at Miami University as a returning student?

What scholarships does Miami offer to returning students?

What factors are considered when determining my scholarship eligibility?

What is the average statistics for returning students receiving scholarships?

When will I hear if I received a scholarship from the returning student competition?

Can I use my scholarship for study abroad?

Ohio Leader and Ohio Resident Scholarships?

Study Abroad / Luxembourg

Can I get financial aid to study abroad?

Questions about the Study Abroad Airfare Grant

How will I receive my funds if I am not on campus?

I will be studying abroad; can I get part of my financial aid early?

How will I get information and sign documents when I’m studying abroad?

Will I be able to use financial aid to study abroad during the summer?

Where can I see a list of study abroad programs to choose from?

Is there anything different about studying in Luxembourg?

Waiver - Faculty/Staff or Family

I know I am eligible for the Faculty/Staff or Family Fee Waiver; what steps do I need to take to get this benefit?

How will the Faculty/Staff or Family Fee Waiver affect my financial aid?

What if I still don't have my questions answered?