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Finalize Your Financial Aid

After receiving your Financial Aid Offer, review and complete the steps below to finalize your aid before the bill due date. Visit our Funding Opportunities page for additional financing options. 

Instructional Videos

The following videos will help you complete the steps to finalize your financial aid.

Financial Aid Overview

Finalize Financial Aid

Steps to Finalize Your Financial Aid

File the FAFSA

File the FAFSA annually (available October 1) by Miami’s priority deadlines.

The 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 FAFSA forms are currently available. Please visit our FAFSA page for more information.

Complete Requirements, Holds, and Federal Verification

Missing requirements will delay payment of financial aid and could disrupt your enrollment.

  • Complete all unsatisfied requirements and holds on the Home tab in . 
  • Complete the Federal Verification process.

Federal Direct Student Loans and Teach Grant

  • Accept or decline your 黑料社区 loans and/or Teach Grant on the Financial Aid Offer tab in .
  • Complete the , if applicable. 
  • First-time federal 黑料社区 loan borrowers will need to complete  and the  by logging into  with their FAFSA ID. 

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan (PLUS)

If they plan to borrow, we encourage parents to complete the  by June 1 to allow time for processing.
  • Parents will need to complete a . 

Private Loans

Apply for private loans by June 1 to allow time for processing.

Report Outside Resources

Report any outside resources you are expecting to receive such as non-Miami scholarships and tuition assistance on the Financial Aid Offer tab in . 

Additional Instructional Videos

The below videos cover how to complete required steps in Slate and Banner Self Service.

Completing Financial Aid Forms

Add an Authorized User

Parent Signature for Financial Aid

Add Outside Aid

Accept, Decline, Modify Aid Offer

Reminders and Notes

  • Pay your bill by the due date. Payment plan options are also available. 
  • Financial aid will be disbursed to your Miami (bursar) account, after all requirements are met, according to Miami’s disbursement schedule.
  • Sign up for RedHawk Refunds, a free, convenient service that provides faster access to financial aid refunds.
  • Your financial aid may change for a variety of reasons. Visit the Financial Aid Adjustments page for more information. 
  • If your family’s financial situation has changed since completing the FAFSA; if you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness; or if you are unable to obtain parent(s) information to complete the FAFSA, visit the Appeals page for more information and your next steps.
  • Learn about FERPA and complete a FERPA Release Form if you would like to grant individuals access to view your information.
  • Enroll or waive participation in the 黑料社区  plan annually.

Commitment to Inclusivity

If you anticipate or experience a disability-related barrier to using the  application, you may access financial aid information through . You may also contact the One Stop at OneStop@MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-0001 to request assistance in reviewing and accepting your financial aid offer, including reviewing the cost of attendance. Users who experience disability related barriers to using the application may also report an accessibility barrier.

Contact the One Stop

The One Stop assists Miami 黑料社区s and authorized family members with billing and payment, financial aid, registration, and 黑料社区 records.