Steps to Financial Aid
- Once admitted, you will be notified of your merit scholarship eligibility. You can also use the Cost Calculator tool located here.
- Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov and be sure to include UM’s school code: 001029.
- An award letter is mailed to you when your FAFSA is received. The letter package includes all grants, scholarships, talent aid and student loans. Any paper applications needed are also included.
- When accepting federal loans, you must complete the Federal Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement, Entrance Counseling, and Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note-MPN) located at www.studentloans.gov.
- UM also requires an annual Loan Request Form located here.
- Parents who choose to borrow on behalf of their student through the Federal Parent PLUS Loan can apply online here.
Residential Life Process
The Residential Life process is made up of multiple phases listed below. These phases happen over a period of time, normally 2 weeks, and are specific to your time of registration.*
- Register for classes
- Access the UM Residential Life Portal
- Complete the New Student Housing
- Application
- Participate in Roommate Pairing
- Participate in Room Selection to finalize your room assignment
*Please note, class registration is required to participate in the Room Selection Process. 24 hours after you register for classes, you can access the UM Residential Life Portal and complete the New Student Housing Application.
Find Your Admissions Counselor
University of Mobile admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process, from start to finish. They also offer personalized tours of campus, and may be traveling to your area during the fall semester!
For general enrollment questions please email us at umenrollment@umobile.edu.
