Financial Aid Checklist for Disbursement of Financial Aid

After you receive your award letter the following steps must be completed before your financial aid will disburse:

• If you are eligible for need-based grants, send us a signed copy of your 2008 federal tax return. 
• Accept or decline your offer of financial aid on Wolverine Access under New and Prospective Student Business.
  
• Read Required Reading.
  
• To receive Stafford loan funds, you must complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note online at: http://dlenote.ed.gov/.


• All federal loan recipients are required to complete entrance counseling on the Direct Loan Servicing Online website.


• You must also sign the Statement of Understanding [PDF] and return it to the Law School Financial Aid Office.


• We strongly encourage you to set up direct deposit with the Payroll Office by completing the direct deposit authorization form.
  
• If you are applying for a Grad PLUS or private loan, you should submit your application no later than 30 days before classes begin to ensure timely disbursement. A comparison of several different loan programs can be viewed at the loan comparison chart/FAQ [PDF].