Financial aid is a combination of:

1. Merit scholarships (Free – from MIAD)
2. Need-based scholarships (Free – from MIAD)
3. Outside scholarships (Free – not from MIAD)
4. Grants (Free – usually from the government based on your FAFSA information)
5. Student loans (Need to be repaid – from the government or a bank)

The Admission Office offers students a merit scholarship based on admittance to the institution. The Financial Aid Office determines a student’s eligibility for financial aid, which may include scholarships, grants, loans and work opportunities, based on the information submitted on the FAFSA. Financial aid is meant to be a supplement to personal resources.

Completing the FAFSA is the #1 way to get more financial aid! You can also contact Admissions or Financial Aid staff for more guidance.

Funds from a Private Student Loan or Parent PLUS loan above the costs of tuition and fees are released to the student or parent in the form a check. It is then your responsibility to pay Two50Two or your landlord directly for your housing. There is not a monthly payment plan option for on-campus housing.

Financial Aid award offers will be mailed to prospective or new students beginning in March, after financial aid eligibility is determined. Continuing students receive their financial aid information for the next year beginning in April.

An FSA User ID and federal tax information. Depending on your circumstance a parent may be required to provide federal tax information and create an FSA User ID. MIAD’s Federal School Code is 014203.

An FSA User ID is your two-component “Personal Identification” that is used to electronically sign your FAFSA, direct loan documents, and to view your student loan borrowing history on studentaid.gov.

You can create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov and clicking “Create Account.” DO NOT share your FSA ID with anyone! DO NOT use the same user ID, password, or email as your student or parent.

Be sure to remember your ID and password, since you will use this each year to file the FAFSA! If you forget your FSA User ID, go to studentaid.gov/login, select “Forgot my username” or “Forgot my password” and follow the prompts.

The FAFSA site is opened and accepts applications starting October 1st, 2022 (studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa). You will use your 2021 IRS Tax return information. We strongly recommend that you use the “IRS Data Retrieval Tool” to import your 2021 tax information into the FAFSA.

The Federal School Code is the identifier used by the Department of Education to know where to send your FAFSA results to. You can list up to 10 schools to receive your FAFSA results. MIAD’s Federal School Code is 014203.

• If your parents are living in the same household list both of them on the FAFSA.
• If your parents do not live in the same household, list the parent you lived with the most during the last 12 months.
• If you did not live with one parent more than the other, list the parent who provided more than half of your financial support during the last 12 months.
• If the parent you lived with the most or supported you the most is remarried, you will need to include your step-parent’s information on the FAFSA.

You or your family may have special and unusual circumstances that are not reflected on the FAFSA and impact you or your family’s ability to pay for college. MIAD’s Financial Aid Office may review these circumstances for special conditions consideration. If you have special or unusual circumstances, please contact MIAD’s Financial Aid Office to discuss.

Yes! MIAD awards scholarships to all degree-seeking full-time students. For more information, explore financial aid available to you.

Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded based on GPA and portfolio.

Merit-based scholarships vary from $12,000 to $25,000 per year. MIAD offers very few full scholarships, which are highly competitive. Between one and four students are awarded full scholarships each year.

Yes! MIAD offers need-based grants using family income as shown on the FAFSA. For more information, explore financial aid available to you.

The amount of money awarded for need-based grants varies by student.