{"id":3,"date":"2020-11-03T18:32:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T18:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/office-of-financial-aid\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:06:46","slug":"office-of-financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1238\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/03\/FinAid.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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aria-current=\"page\">Office of Financial Aid<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fd9ac45534ba1fff105e3521553f0c2\">Helping You Achieve Your Goals through an Affordable Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unleash your full potential at the University of Michigan-Flint, where you receive a world-class education, extensive financial aid resources, and reliable support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that navigating the financial aid process can be daunting, but UM-Flint\u2019s Office of Financial Aid assists you along the way. By providing comprehensive information and guidance, we aim to reduce stress about financing your education so you can focus on your studies and confidently progress toward your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-91a5a5145dcafdca1e24c9bc2296b0bd\"><strong>2026 Summer Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The priority deadline for summer financial aid is January 31, 2026. To be considered for summer financial aid students must be enrolled for the upcoming summer semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3923477d32ed021d30857d807c25bb05\"><strong>SAVE Repayment Plan Officially Eliminated &#8211; Next Steps for Borrowers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Borrowers on the SAVE repayment plan have 90 days to choose a new repayment plan; otherwise, they will be automatically assigned to a standard repayment plan. We recommend that students review their options. More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/MILEAP\/bulletins\/411e0ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MiLEAP site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong>The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Changes to Financial Aid&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various anticipated changes will impact student aid programs and eligibility. For more detailed information and updates, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/obbba\/\">OBBBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-3 mt-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default mt-5 h-auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/11\/Apply.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/11\/Apply.png 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/11\/Apply-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Applying for Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your financial situation, UM-Flint strongly encourages all students to apply for financial aid, which qualifies you to receive financial support and helps lower the cost of your college education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to planning for and obtaining financial aid is completing your <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAFSA<\/a>. During this process, add <strong>UM-Flint Federal School Code\u2014002327<\/strong>\u2014to ensure all your information is sent directly to us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying as soon as possible increases your chances of receiving more financial aid funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To qualify for financial aid, you must meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The applicant must be admitted to a degree-granting program*.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or other eligible noncitizen classification.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must be making satisfactory academic progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a comprehensive overview, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/applying-for-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our guide to applying for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Types of Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believing that quality education should be accessible, the University of Michigan-Flint offers multiple types of financial aid to help you pay for your education. Your financial assistance package will likely include a blend of <strong>grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs<\/strong>. Each form of financial aid has a unique set of benefits, repayment requirements, and application process.&nbsp;<br><br>To get the most out of your financial aid, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn about the various types of financial assistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Next Steps for Obtaining Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you receive approval for some form of financial aid, there are essential next steps to secure your aid and start working toward your U-M degree. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/accepting-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about how to accept and finalize financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">UM-Flint Cost of Attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What Is the Cost of Attendance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cost Of Attendance refers to the estimated total cost of attending UM-Flint for one academic year. It typically includes various expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint calculates the COA, which typically varies depending on factors such as whether you live on or off campus, your residency status (in-state or out-of-state resident), and the specific program of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Planning for Your Cost of Attendance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In UM-Flint\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/sis.umflint.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS<\/a>, you find a list of an estimated budget\u2014typically based on the expense patterns of UM-Flint students\u2014used to calculate your financial aid awards.<br><br>We recommend planning your budget and assessing the resources needed to meet your actual expenses using our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/11Cz54FknBbV9q0u31xEnLeufxgQVAEY6x5E8ADoG6Gw\/edit#gid=1849175892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COA information<\/a>, which can help you calculate your budget and the amount you and your family must contribute or borrow for your education. Additionally, we encourage you to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/NetPriceCalculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Net Price Calculator<\/a> to determine your budget.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3087\" alt=\"striped background\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2021\/06\/GBG.Background.Jumbotron.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large mt-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GBG-mark_banner-only-horizontal-no-UM-logo--1024x207.png\" alt=\"Go Blue Guarantee logo\" class=\"wp-image-10505\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><strong>UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission,\u00a0for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the\u00a0Go Blue Guarantee\u00a0to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/go-blue-guarantee\/\">Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1271 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-5\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">First-Year Merit Scholarships<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Instantly available to motivated students with strong academic records, our First-Year Merit Scholarship program offers awards ranging up to $10,000 a year, with limited full-ride awards available.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/paying-for-college\/first-year-merit-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the First-Year Merit Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/first-year-merit-scholarship\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/02\/Merit.jpg\" alt=\"Student with laptop\" class=\"wp-image-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/02\/Merit.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/02\/Merit-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2021\/02\/Merit-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Connect with the Cashier\u2019s\/Student Accounts Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentaccounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cashier\u2019s\/Student Accounts Office<\/a> oversees the student account billing, ensuring that students are familiar with essential policies and procedures related to campus funds. They help students by providing services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentaccounts\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tuition and fees<\/a> to student accounts based on the courses a student has registered for, as well as making any adjustments to tuition and fees based on classes added\/dropped through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of the Registrar<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disbursing financial aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending bills to students\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All billing notifications will be sent via email to UMICH email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessing any late fees to the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing payments to student accounts via cash, check, credit card, or third-party financial aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Releasing stipend checks (excess financial aid funds) to students on an account-by-account basis via check or direct deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_ab86a7acbbdbd244f37b391f0f81cd00\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-primary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentaccounts\/contact-us\/\"\n    title=\"Contact Cashier\u2019s\/Student Accounts Office\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Contact Cashier\u2019s\/Student Accounts Office        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42d0c6c2efbed704449532531f241ad8\">Financial Aid Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c2be9639316f42b2e8bc77a6102ac7ea\"><strong>Veteran Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/\">Student Veterans Resource Center<\/a> at UM-Flint supports our veteran community, ensuring they have the resources and tools to pursue their professional and personal aspirations. In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/\">GI Bill<\/a>, which assists veterans in paying for their college education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8bef80a82a2136ca2bc03e1db3591686\"><strong>Intranet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint Intranet is the gateway for all faculty, staff, and students to visit additional department websites and get more information, forms, and resources to assist in the financial aid process.<\/p>\n\n\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_0b80438008b146e4b2327a07f794213d\"\n    class=\"btn mb-5 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\"\n    title=\"Intranet\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-laptop\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Intranet        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7753eb524d5e6855e7ac7b290511a4c0\"><strong>Tutorials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/tutorials\/\">Watch our simplified, step-by-step videos<\/a>, guiding you through using the Federal Student Aid\u2019s loan simulator, how to understand your aid offer letter, and how to verify your financial aid requirements via UM-Flint\u2019s Student Information System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ba0010b00b5e8677ed107354c9cd070\"><strong>Forms, Policies, and Required Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the cost of attendance worksheet to UM-Flint\u2019s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, we\u2019ve consolidated all essential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/resources\/\">forms, policies, and required reading<\/a> so you can easily find the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Affordable Connectivity Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordableconnectivity.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affordable Connectivity Program<\/a> is a U.S. government program that helps many low-income households pay for broadband service and internet-connected devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Contact the Office of Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pursuing higher education requires careful planning. The dedicated staff in our Office of Financial Aid is ready to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about your eligibility, how to navigate the application process, or the cost of attendance, we encourage you to connect with our financial aid experts, who are eager to share their insight and provide you with essential information and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_6d96256952b0d764d15fe3cedabbe6ce\"\n    class=\"btn mb-5 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-primary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/contact-us\/\"\n    title=\"Contact the Office of Financial Aid\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Contact the Office of Financial Aid        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1271 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-3 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e4ae276101a86844547171c83084444\">Calendar of Events<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-events-carousel um-flint--events-carousel slick-slider-container\" data-group=\"default\" data-promoted=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-28a297fbf8f04c1afb65da247f3b1307\">Financial Aid Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Financial Aid operates under many federal, state, and institutional guidelines. In addition, the office adheres to all ethical practices in all facets of delivering student financial aid. As a member institution of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nasfaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators <\/a>, the office is bound by the code of conduct as established by our profession. UM-Flint also abides by the loan code of conduct and the ethical expectations of the university.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how UM-Flint\u2019s Office of Financial Aid supports you. Discover available types of aid, the cost of attendance, and more. Start planning your future today. 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