Manage Your Financial Aid

When you receive your financial offer, review it carefully. There could be several steps that need to be completed to ensure that your aid will pay towards your bill before the start of each semester. 

Miami will be required to verify the accuracy of the information provided on your FAFSA if you are selected for Federal Verification. As part of this review process, you must complete any required forms before your bill is due so you know if your aid will increase, decrease, or be canceled.

There are two types of forms you may need to complete: required forms to finalize your financial aid and optional forms you may submit, such as appeals. On this page, you will also find links to the student and parent financial aid dashboards.

A disbursement is the payment of federal student aid funds to you by the university. Federal aid is typically released in two or or more disbursements during the year. Disbursement may be delayed if there are unsatisfied requirements and or holds on your account, which should be addressed immediately.

Financial aid offers are based on full-time attendance for the fall and spring semesters. Before dropping a class bringing you down to less than full-time enrollment, or deciding to withdraw from all classes, it is important to know how it will affect your aid.

Sometimes financial circumstances fall outside of the standard aid process. In these situations, you may be able to submit an appeal, depending on program eligibility and regulations. Each appeal is reviewed individually, considering the specifics of your situation, available funding, federal and institutional regulations, and comparable circumstances to ensure fairness and equity.

If you receive federal financial aid, you are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completing your degree. Learn more about Miami’s SAP Standards and how to remain eligible for federal aid.