Financial Information

Please refer to the Cashier/Student Accounts website for more complete information regarding tuition and fee rates.

Tuition must be received by the due dates or monthly interest charges will be assessed. Allow a minimum of 5 days of handling by the U.S. Postal Service if payment is mailed. Failure to receive an official University tuition and fee statement does not relieve any student of responsibility for payment. Emails are sent to students through their UM-Flint email account letting the student know that their most current bill is ready for viewing. However, students can access their account information 24/7 thru the Student Information System (SIS).

Fees are the student’s contribution toward the cost of instruction, library services, student activities, plant operations, and mandatory payments for debt retirement for parking facilities and the Library. There are certain laboratory charges to cover unusual breakage.

A student may not register for any classes at the University nor are diplomas issued until all outstanding fees and charges due the University are paid.

*The University of Michigan - Flint reserves the right to adjust tuition rates and the credit hour range that is assessed the full-time rate.

Payment Plans

The University currently offers payment plans for the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Please check the cashier/student account website site for the most current information including enrollment dates.

Refunds and Adjustment of Fees

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for important dates regarding refunds and adjustments of fees. Each semester may include multiple Parts of Term (POT), which indicate different course session dates. Be sure to check the calendar for specific Parts of Term(s) that apply to your schedule. View the semester calendar here.

If you cancel, drop, or withdraw from a semester after paying in full, your tuition and fees will be adjusted based on the date of your cancellation, drop, or withdrawal. If applicable, financial aid will be also be adjusted, and any eligible refunds will be processed accordingly. 

Cancellation

Students who register and THEN DECIDE NOT TO ATTEND must notify the Registrar’s Office in writing or drop all of their courses in SIS BEFORE the first day of the semester or they will be charged a portion of their tuition plus fees. The Registrar’s Office is located in Room 266, University Pavilion.

Drops

A drop occurs when a student removes one or more courses from their schedule but remains registered for at least one credit hour during the semester.

Depending on when the course is dropped, the course may be removed from the student’s academic record or may receive a grade of “W.” Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific deadlines associated with dropping courses and the assignment of “W” grades.

Each semester may include multiple Parts of Term (POT). Because add/drop deadlines may vary by Part of Term, students should review the Academic Calendar for the specific dates that apply to the courses in their schedule.

If a student has paid tuition and fees in full prior to canceling registration, dropping courses, or withdrawing from the semester, tuition and fee adjustments will be calculated based on the effective date of the cancellation, drop, or withdrawal. Financial aid may also be adjusted, when applicable, and any resulting refunds will be processed in accordance with university policy.

Withdrawal

A withdrawal occurs when a student drops all courses for a semester after the add/drop period. Courses affected by a withdrawal receive a grade of “W.”

Each semester may include multiple Parts of Term (POT). Withdrawal deadlines may vary by Part of Term, so students should review the Academic Calendar for the specific dates that apply to their courses.

If a student has paid tuition and fees in full prior to canceling registration, dropping courses, or withdrawing from the semester, tuition and fee adjustments will be calculated based on the effective date of the cancellation, drop, or withdrawal. Financial aid may also be adjusted, when applicable, and any resulting refunds will be processed in accordance with university policy.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

Refunds for fully online, out-of-state (distance education) students fall under the above rules except for students in states not participating in the National State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). To determine if a state is participating in SARA, students may refer to https://www.umflint.edu/online/state-authorization/. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Cashier’s Office in writing if their refund does not fall under the agreement for SARA states.

Fees for Senior Citizens

Persons 62 years of age or older at time of registration have the privilege of enrolling in any University course or program for which they are properly qualified, on payment of a fee equal to 50 percent of the announced fee for such course or program, exclusive of laboratory fees and other special charges. It is the responsibility of the senior citizen to notify Student Accounts when they qualify for the discount. The University reserves the right to determine in each case the appropriateness of the election.

Fee Appeal

Fee appeals are used to request exceptions to the existing refund policy under extenuating circumstances. The deadline for submitting a fee appeal is 90 days after the end of the semester being appealed. Information and fee appeal forms may be obtained online from the cashier/student accounts website or in person from the Cashier/Student Accounts Office, 261 Pavilion.

Purpose of the In-State Tuition Guidelines

The University of Michigan enrolls students from 50 states and more than 120 countries. In-state tuition classification guidelines have been developed to ensure that decisions about whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition are fair and equitable and that applicants for admission or enrolled students who believe they are Michigan residents understand they may be required to complete an application for in-state tuition and provide additional information to document their in-state tuition status.

Students wishing to apply for in-state tuition must complete an application and submit it to the Residency Office, Office of the Registrar, 500 S State St, Ann Arbor MI  48109-1382. Applications and more information may be accessed at:

http://ro.umich.edu/resreg.php

303 East Kearsley
277 University Pavilion
(810) 762-3444
Web address: umflint.edu/finaid

Director: Steven Foster
Accountant Associate: Ruth Ann Kegebein 
Assistant Director: Sandra McComb
Financial Aid Administrators:  Sarah Borza, Sara Cyrus, Lisa Dunham, Kelli Hoppe, Amy Lavery, Amadou Sarr

The Office of Financial Aid administers federal, state, private, and institutional financial aid programs that assist eligible and interested students to afford the quality education offered by the University of Michigan-Flint. The Office of Financial Aid is committed to meeting the financial needs of all students and to recognizing and supporting merit and achievement.

Eligibility for Financial Aid

Review student eligibility for financial aid online. 

Application Awarding and Notification of Financial Aid

All applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Financial aid offers are determined using the cost of attendance, and notifications are sent to students weekly once awarding begins for the year.

Sources of Financial Aid

Financial aid is generally available in four types: Grants, Loans, Scholarships, and Work Study.

University Specific Scholarships

Scholarships are available to recognize and support academic excellence, activities, service to the university or community, and student research. Some scholarships are open to a wide spectrum of students, while others have specialized criteria. A full listing and general descriptions are available online at the Scholarship Summary.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Federal law establishes that all students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward their degree to remain eligible for financial aid. A SAP Appeal Form is required along with supporting documentation to appeal the termination of financial aid eligibility. 

Withdrawing from the University

All withdrawal steps are handled by the Office of the Registrar. If students withdraw or are asked to withdraw, they should inquire with the Office of Financial Aid about the impact of the withdrawal on their aid. 

Return of Title IV Funds

When students withdraw from all classes, the Office of Financial Aid must calculate how much aid they are entitled to keep (Return of Title IV Funds). 

Fee Appeal

Extenuating circumstances may prompt a student to file an appeal to request their charges be reduced; this is called a fee appeal. Filing a fee appeal may impact the student’s financial aid.

Repeated Coursework Policy

Federal financial aid may be impacted by repeated coursework. This federal regulation applies whether or not the student received aid for earlier enrollments in the course.

Students Receiving All “E’s”, “I’s”, and “N’s”

If a student who began attendance and has not officially withdrawn fails to earn a passing grade in at least one course offered over an entire period, the University must assume, for financial aid purposes, that the student has unofficially withdrawn, unless the institution can document that the student completed the period. 

Study Abroad

If a student is planning to study abroad, they are recommended to schedule an appointment with a financial aid administrator approximately 6 months prior to the study abroad experience. 
 

Financial Aid Rights, Responsibilities, and Policies

Students should review important information about their rights, responsibilities, and policies surrounding financial aid. Due to the nature of federal, state, and university funding and guidelines affecting financial aid programs, information regarding financial aid offers is subject to change.

Documentation regarding the University of Michigan-Flint’s accreditation status is available in the Office of the Provost, Room 229, University Pavilion.