Financial Aid

A college education is an investment in your future, and the first step to making your dreams happen is to understand how to finance your education. We know the cost of a college education and available financial assistance are crucial considerations when selecting a college. We are here to make sure you have the answers you need.

Complete the FAFSA

The Student Financial Aid Office administers federal, state and institutional aid programs to qualified students. In order to apply for any federal aid for college, you must first fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is used by the federal government, state aid agencies, and institutions to determine your eligibility for many types of aid including grants, loans and even scholarships. You need to file a FAFSA each year you wish to receive aid.

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Check Out Our Me + Memphis Financial Aid Guide

• Apply for an FSA ID (required to complete the FAFSA)
• Watch a quick tutorial on how to apply for an FSA ID
• Complete the FAFSA
• View IRS Data Retrieval Tool Status
• Without the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, students can still complete the FAFSA. However, students selected for verification will be required to request a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS at Get Transcript tool.
• Submit Documents - Students must also submit any other required documents in order to complete the financial aid application prior to being awarded. Requirements are posted on myMemphis. Visit our Step-by-Step page for detailed instructions on how to check on your status and determine if you have missing requirements.

Important News and Financial Aid Updates

Constitution Day 2023

Each year, September 17th marks a historic day commemorating the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. The United States Constitution outlines how our federal government operates and serves both as a functional and symbolic document for our nation and its ideals. Please join us on Monday, September 18th from 3:30pm-4:00pm in Wilder Tower 106 to learn more about the United States Constitution, its ratification, and how it is a living document through the amendment process. 

Financial Wellness

Register for our Financial Wellness Course. It's designed to enhance student financial knowledge and highlight financial behaviors.

Student Employment

For information, visit the Student Employment page.

Course Program of Study (CPOS)

Course Program of Study (CPOS) consists of the courses used to complete an approved and declared degree program (including declared minors). To be counted toward a student's Federal Financial Aid eligibility, a course must count toward the completion of the declared program of study. The University of Memphis implemented CPOS beginning with the Spring 2019 semester and all future terms. Additional information is available on our Course Program of Study FAQ page.

How to Accept/Decline Your Award Offer(s)

• Log on to your myMemphis account
• Click on the Student Pages tab and then click My Finances
• Scroll down, then click on the Financial Aid Awards link
• NOTE: If you do not have this link/"channel", call the ITS Service Desk at 901-678-8888.
• Select the appropriate aid year (2022-2023 Aid Year), then Submit
• Read the information under the General Information tab (note that the Accept Award Offer tab is not yet activated)
• Click on the Terms and Conditions tab, then scroll down to 'Accept' (the Terms and Conditions)
• Click on the Accept Award Offer tab, then scroll down
• Click on the drop down box next to your award OFFER and select an option.

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Consumer Information

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