Work-study cancellations begin Feb. 29

Work-study recipients must have earnings charged to their work-study awards by Feb. 28, or those
awards will be canceled. If a student has been hired, but will not be paid through work-study until after this date, the student and the employer must notify the financial aid office by emailing angela.madden@wmich.edu
before the Feb. 28 deadline. Emails received after Feb. 28 will not be considered and once an award has been canceled it will not be reinstated. Cancellations begin Feb. 29. See the work-study website for more information.

IRS data retrieval -- use it!

When filing your FAFSA online, be sure to use the IRS data retrieval tool when prompted. This tool automatically pulls in and loads your tax information into your FAFSA. Your tax information is available in 1-2 weeks after filing an e-return with the IRS; longer for paper returns. When you use this tool, you reduce the risk of inputting incorrect information, and it helps ensure your FAFSA is processed as quickly as possible. If you do NOT use the IRS data retrieval tool and your file is selected for verification, you will be required to submit an official IRS tax transcript (NOT a copy of your tax return.) To order a transcript, you must call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946. Please note: If you send in a copy of your tax return, it will be shredded to protect your personal information. We cannot use it for verification purposes.

But I haven't filed my taxes yet...

If you haven't filed your taxes, or your data isn't yet available using the IRS data retrieval tool, input the information you do have. Then, as soon as you can, go back and correct your FAFSA online, and use the IRS data retrieval tool. Your updated information will be sent to us automatically.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals

Submit all forms and documentation -- incomplete appeals will not be processed

The Satisfactory Academic Progress policy requires students to maintain SAP in order to be eligible for financial aid. If you wish to have your eligibility for financial aid reinstated, you may submit an appeal. Need help? Get all the info about SAP appeals here.

You must submit all required documentation. We cannot process an incomplete appeal. Read the complete SAP policy for details. Questions? Call Bronco Express, (269) 387-6000.

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Updated: 02/16/2012 10:29 AM