Online & Professional Studies Students

Online and Professional Studies students must be enrolled in an approved degree/certificate program to be considered for financial assistance. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You will be notified of your financial aid award via the Financial Aid Award Letter. Your initial award is based on half time enrollment (6-8 credits). If your enrollment is other than half time, you should notify our office, also, revisions to your financial aid awards will made at the end of the add/drop period.

How to Apply and Eligibility Requirements

• How to Apply
• Eligibility Requirements
• Satisfactory Academic Progress

Types of Financial Aid Programs

• Grants 
• Loans 
• Merit Scholarships 
• Student Employment

Additional Information

• Award Notification Criteria
• Withdrawal Policy
• Payment Options
• Special Circumstances

Online & Professional Studies students should email: ContinuingEd-financialaid@uml.edu.