Announcements:
Fall 2013 Outstanding Requirements
The Fall 2013 semester will be here before you know it! Make sure you've taken care of all your financial aid requirements before fall gets here. Click here for instructions on viewing your outstanding student requirements.
Summer 2013 Financial Aid Application
Download your summer aid application here. Please note that some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Need help filling out your 2013-2014 FAFSA?
Federal Student Aid has your covered with this great video!
Office Hours
Beginning November 29th advising hours will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays.
Monday - Wednesday, Friday:
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Walk-In advising is available during office hours.
New limit for Pell
Beginning July 1, 2012, students are limited to six years of Pell eligibility, or the full time equivalent of six years for those attending less than full time. See an example of how the new rule works on the Department of Education website.
Scholarships
- For incoming EMU students, visit our quick reference guide to view our most frequently awarded scholarships and view a short video explaining Eastern Michigan University's new scholarship, The Education First Opportunity Scholarship.
Financial Aid in the News
Why Your Financial Aid Award Package Could Change
9 Signs of College Scholarship Scams
How will you pay for college?
There are many answers. To supplement their own funds, EMU students receive more than $200 million per year in financial aid: scholarships, grants, loans, GA tuition/stipends, athletic grants-in-aid, part-time employment and fellowships. Financial aid comes from federal, state, EMU and private sources. More...
Processing Times
As of 6/18/2013
We are currently processing documents received on the dates below:
Entrance/Exit Counseling: 6/18
Mailed/Faxed Documents: 6/18
Plus Applications: 6/14 (2012-2013)
Private Loans: 6/17
Verification (2012-2013): 6/18
Verification (2013-2014): 6/12
Summer Packaging:6/12
Email responses: 1-2 business days
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