Determining Eligibility

Federal Direct Loan Eligibility

To qualify for Federal Direct Loans, eligibility is based on family resources as determined by the FAFSA. To receive Federal Direct Loans at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
• Be enrolled in at least 4 credit hours.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Not owe a refund on any previous Title IV funds or be in default on any federal student loan.

For more information, visit studentaid.gov.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on the student’s admission application. No additional application is required for these scholarships.

Please note that if a student is receiving tuition assistance from their employer, the amount of the tuition scholarship will be reduced accordingly.