Financial Aid Forms
Financial Aid Forms
Click the appropriate drop-down below to access different financial aid forms you may need to complete or that you can view to help guide you through the financial aid process.
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Advanced Refund Request
If your financial aid exceeds your charges and you expect to receive a refund, you may request an advance of these funds to cover essential expenses like books, rent, or other immediate needs before your full aid is disbursed. An advanced refund is not additional aid. Click below to learn more.
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APPEAL FORM (FEDERAL SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS)
The Federal Appeal Form is for students who have lost their financial aid due to not making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and have extenuating circumstances that prevented them from meeting the standards.
SAP reviews are completed at the end of each academic year after spring grades are posted. For more information on SAP, appealing your SAP status, and tips for completing your appeal, click here.
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AUTHORIZATION FORMS
The Authorization to Release Information Form must be completed by the student to permit the Office of Financial Aid to discuss their financial aid information with designated individuals. Academic records, including grades and academic progress, will not be shared with anyone but the student.
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION FORMS
This form is for Financial Aid purposes only.
If you wish to grant access to information from other university offices, you must complete the appropriate forms separately.- Registrar: Grades, Transcripts, and Academic Records—For access to your academic information, contact the Registrar's Office to obtain the required release form.
- Office of Student Accounts (OSA): Billing Notifications, Account Balances, and Payment Details—Grant third-party access through your Student Account Manager (SAM) at millersville.edu/sam
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CONSORTIUM AGREEMENTS & Enrollment Partnerships
Taking courses at another institution while pursuing your degree at Millersville? You may need a Consortium Agreement to keep your financial aid and credits on track. A consortium allows credits earned elsewhere to be counted toward your aid eligibility.
Learn about the different types of agreements, how to combine your enrollment for financial aid purposes, explore your responsibilities, and download required forms.
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ENROLLMENT FORMS
This form is for students whose enrollment plans differ from what's listed in their MAX account or on their financial aid offer.
- It is the student's responsibility to notify the Office of Financial Aid of any changes.
- Submit this form before the semester begins to ensure accurate financial aid and avoid delays in disbursement.
If your enrollment has changed, click below to access the form and learn more about how to complete it. Please allow 5–10 business days for review after submission.
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housing forms
This form is to notify the Office of Financial Aid of changes in your housing plans for the academic year. To update your housing status, click below to access the form and learn more about how to complete it. Please allow 5–10 business days for review after submission.
Change of Housing Status Forms
This form is for Financial Aid purposes ONLY. If updates include your permanent and or local address, make sure to update address changes with the following offices.
- Registrar: Go to your myVILLE Student Portal.
- Office of Student Accounts (OSA): Go to millersville.edu/sam
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loan forms
loan change requests
The Loan Request Change form is used to make changes to your loans. This includes the Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS Loan, and/or Alternative Loans. If you have questions on how to complete this form, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 717-871-5100.
Other loan information
This form provides you with specific information about the Direct Loan program and student eligibility.
FACTS ABOUT FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS
This is a list of Private Loan lenders that allow students to borrow money under certain special circumstances, such as being enrolled in less than half-time status, not making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), being non-degree students, or having a past-due balance.
PRIVATE LOANS FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The Private Loan Self-Certification form may be required for any private/alternative loans that are not certified by the Office of Financial Aid.
PRIVATE LOAN SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM
A side-by-side comparison chart of the Federal Direct PLUS Loans and Private/Alternative Student and Parent Loan options.
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Summer Financial Aid (SFA) Request
Financial assistance is available for students who are attending classes during the summer semester; however, it differs from fall and spring aid due to its condensed timeframe and unique eligibility criteria. It also requires separate applications and processing.
Click below to access more detailed information, the SFA Request Form, and instructions.
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VA ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION FORMS
To receive VA education benefits, students must complete a VA Enrollment Certification Form each semester after registering for classes. A separate form is required for each semester in which you wish to use your benefits.
You can complete the form online through the StudentForms portal using the link below:
Important: You must request a new VA Workflow at the beginning of each academic year and submit a separate form each semester. - Millersville’s academic year begins with the Summer term. e.g., Millersville's 2025-2026 Academic Year spans from Summer 2025 through Spring 2026.
If you need assistance with:
- Setting up your StudentForms account
- Requesting the VA Enrollment Certification Form workflow
- Completing the form itself
Refer to our detailed VA Enrollment Certification Form User Guide for step-by-step instructions.
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aid awarding policies & terms of eligibility
SAP is used to define the successful completion of coursework to maintain eligibility for student financial aid. Federal regulations require the University to establish, publish, and apply standards of your progress toward completion of your certificate or degree program. This is the Full policy for Satisfactory Academic Progress at Millersville University and its effect on Financial Aid.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY (SAP)
This is the full policy for withdrawing or taking a leave of absence from Millersville University and its effect on Financial Aid.
WITHDRAWAL & LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
A Title IV Calculation is a federally mandated process by which a school is required to calculate the amount of federal funds to be returned for a Title IV federal aid recipient who withdraws or ceases attendance during a payment period of enrollment.
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financial terms & conditions, aid guides, worksheets and calendars
terms & conditions
A printable version of your financial aid terms and conditions of your awards. The terms outline your responsibilities for receiving financial aid, reasons your aid may be adjusted, and review your understanding and acknowledgment of your awards. These must be reviewed and accepted online each year through your MAX account.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF FINANCIAL AID
A printable version of common financial aid terms.
financial AID GUIDES & CHECKLISTS
NEW STUDENT FINANCIAL AID GUIDE & CHECKLIST
A Financial Aid checklist for incoming freshmen to follow.
Information and checklist regarding the federal work-study program.
COMMUNITY SERVICE / FEDERAL WORK-STUDY CHECKLIST
Information regarding obtaining Financial Aid for students who wish to study abroad.
FAFSA WORKSHEETS
The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to preview the questions that might be submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA on the Web worksheet applies to those studying from May 15, 2025, to May 15, 2026. The worksheet can be printed to serve as a guide for completing the FAFSA application.
FAFSA ON THE WEB WORKSHEET 2025-2026 (ENGLISH VERSION)
La Planilla de preparación para FAFSA on the Web permite conocer de antemano las preguntas que se podrían presentar en la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSASM, por sus siglas en inglés) en www.fafsa.gov. La planilla de preparacion para FAFSA on the Web se aplica a los que esten estudiando durante Mayo 15 del 2025 hasta Mayo 15 del 2026. La planilla se puede imprimir para servir como una guía para completar la aplicación del FAFSA.
FINANCIAL AID CALENDARS
Financial aid calendar/timeline by month for students who plan to enroll but haven't started yet.
CALENDAR FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Financial aid calendar and timeline by month for currently enrolled students.