If you have not already set up a direct deposit, go to https://umportal.umobile.edu/ICS/Finance/Forms/SetupChange_Direct_Deposit.jnz to set up your direct deposit information no later than June 11. Your grant will be deposited directly into your account between June 14 through July 1.

If you do not have a checking account to receive direct deposit, please make sure to verify your address by logging in to MyUM https://umportal.umobile.edu/ics:

Click on your picture in the upper right hand corner
Choose My profile and Settings
Choose Contact Information
Choose Addresses

If you need to update your address go to: MyUM > Office> Registrar’s Office > Forms > Change of Address Form.

Complete the form, save to your desktop and then email it to registrarsoffice@umobile.edu.

UM Cares funds are provided to assist with expenses incurred due to COVID-19. If you choose to use these funds toward UM tuition and/or fees, you may do so at https://umobile.afford.com/.

No, your grant will be deposited directly to your bank account, even if you have a balance. Please check your Student Account Portal for up-to-date balance information. If you would like to use your grant to pay your current balance or tuition/fees, you may do so at https://umobile.afford.com/.

A provision included in the American Rescue Plan requires institutions receiving aid from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) to make financial aid applicants aware of the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment due to the recent unemployment of a family member, or themselves.  Students facing this situation may complete the Special Circumstance request for Professional Judgment.  These requests are reviewed by a University of Mobile Financial Aid Administrator.  Students seeking a review of FAFSA information must complete the appropriate form.

NOTE: This form must be filled out completely and the student must provide third-party unrelated professional documentation to support the request.  Documentation for unemployment would include documents such as termination notice and a notice of unemployment benefits.  Once the Financial Aid Administrator receives a completed application and documentation, requests are typically reviewed and a decision made within 5 to 7 business days. Students are notified by the Financial Aid Administrator of the decision.  Filing of the request does not guarantee a change in the FAFSA results.

If students believe they qualify for a Professional Judgment, or if they have questions or need additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 251.442.2593 or 1.800.WIN.RAMS to discuss their situation.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, temporarily expands SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligibility to include students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, who either:

1. Are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work study during the regular school year, as determined by the institution of higher education, or

2.Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of 0 in the current academic year.

Beginning on Jan. 16, 2021, students who meet one of the two criteria outlined above may receive SNAP if they meet all other financial and non-financial SNAP eligibility criteria. The new, temporary exemptions will be in effect until 30 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted. FNS will update this webpage when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
https://ifap.ed.gov/electronic-announcements/022321SNAPbenefitseligiblestudsCOVID19pandemic