Applying for Aid: Prospective Students

The FAFSA, CSS Profile for both custodial and noncustodial parents, and tax documents need to be submitted by the following due dates. You must be a degree-seeking student to apply for financial aid. 

The CSS Profile and tax documents are required for consideration of institutional need-based aid. 

Estimated financial aid offers will be provided with the admission decision. Confirmed financial aid offer will be provided after final FAFSA review. 

Admission Plan - Fall 2024 CSS Profile and Tax Return Deadline FAFSA Deadline
Early Decision I & Early Action  November 15 February 1
Early Decision II & Regular Decision  January 1 February 1
Fall Transfers  April 15 April 15
Spring Transfers (Spring 2025) November 1 November 1

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After you complete the CSS Profile, you will receive an email from the College Board IDOC service with instructions on submitting the documents. All documents must be submitted directly to the College Board IDOC service. 

If you no longer wish to apply for institutional need-based financial aid and wish to withdraw your financial aid application, please complete the Financial Aid Status Update form in your Applicant Portal. 

International Students

The University of Miami is need-aware for first-year and transfer international undergraduate degree-seeking applicants.  This means that, for a portion of international applicants, the Admission Committee will consider that student’s ability to pay tuition without the need for financial aid. UM is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted first-year degree-seeking undergraduate international students. 

All prospective first-year and transfer international students who apply for admission to UM and are interested in being considered for financial aid must complete the following by our stated deadlines. 

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Special Programs

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  • Accelerated BSN Program

    Students who are U.S. citizens or eligible permanent residents enrolled in the School of Nursing and Health Studies’ Accelerated BSN program who wish to receive federal financial aid need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) only, the CSS Profile is not required. Your parent may also be required to submit their information on the FAFSA if you are considered dependent according to the criteria on the FAFSA. If the FAFSA is selected for a review process called verification, additional income and wage documentation may be requested. Please continue to monitor your email and CaneLink Student Center under View Financial Aid if additional documentation is required.

  • Bachelor of General Studies

    Students who are U.S. citizens or eligible permanent residents enrolled in the Bachelor of General Studies program who wish to receive federal financial aid need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) only, the CSS Profile is not required. Your parent may also be required to submit their information on the FAFSA if you are considered dependent according to the criteria on the FAFSA. If the FAFSA is selected for a review process called verification, additional income and wage documentation may be requested. Please continue to monitor your email and CaneLink Student Center under View Financial Aid if additional documentation is required.