Incoming Freshman

Welcome to the University of Detroit Mercy.  Congratulations on taking the next steps to achieving Great Things!  To help you meet your educational goals, we have outlined the financial aid process to ensure that you receive step by step instructions, a customized financial aid package and the personal service that you deserve.  If you have questions after reviewing the information below, feel free to contact the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office at (313)993-3350.  

Freshmen

• Freshmen Financial Aid Calendar (pdf)
• Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Michigan Residents
• Financial Aid Award Letter Package
  • Overview
  • First Six (6) Steps
  • Abbreviation Guide
  • "Easy As 1,2,3" worksheet (or Easy As 1,2,3 for Architecture and Engineering)
  • UDM Financing Options (pdf)
  • Returning Award Information to UDM
• What Happens Next
  • Entrance Counseling
  • E-Signing the Stafford Loan MPN
• Federal Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) form (pdf)
• The Verification Process
• Freshmen Orientation