Financial Aid Process

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Applying For Aid

How to file the FAFSA each year, who is eligible, important deadlines, and what documents are needed.

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Student Eligibility

Learn about additional federal aid eligibility requirements, UMB's institutional policy for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and guidance for international students.

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Understanding Your Aid Offer

Establishing student budgets, the Student Aid Index (SAI), and calculating need.

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Special Circumstances

This section provides guidance on which scenarios and expenses are eligible for professional judgment and outlines the appeal process. 

Accepting Aid
Accepting Aid

Accept/decline awards, check for outstanding requirements

Disbursement
Disbursements and Adjustments

Find information on loan and grant/scholarship disbursement dates, refunds, the process for loan adjustments, and withdrawals.

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Financial Aid Calendar

Stay informed about UMB financial aid dates, submission deadlines, awarding timelines, and disbursement schedules.

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Summer Aid

Learn about eligibility, available aid types, and the processing timeline for loans, Federal Work Study, and more.