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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. 

Federal Verification is a review process in which Miami must verify the accuracy of the information provided on a ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s FAFSA. Students that are selected for the Verification process should complete the required forms as early as possible so that they are aware of any increases, decreases, or cancellations in aid before their bill is due.  

There are two types of forms: those that are required to finalize your financial aid and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ-initiated forms, such as appeals. On this page you will also find links to the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and parent financial aid dashboard where forms can be completed.

A disbursement is the payment of federal ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ aid funds to the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ by the school. Students generally receive their federal ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ aid in two or more disbursements. Aid disbursement may be placed on hold for a variety of reasons. Make sure to complete any unsatisfied requirements and holds as soon as possible.

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.

Some ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs may find themselves in situations outside of the normal financial aid process. Appeals are available to assist, where the aid program allows. Each appeal is reviewed on a case-by-case basis on the merits of that appeal, available funding, and within the confines of regulations and comparative situations to ensure fairness and equity.

Students receiving federal financial aid are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completing their degree. Learn more about Miami’s SAP Standards and how to remain eligible for federal aid.