Has there been a change to the information you provided, or were you unable to provide information on the FAFSA application? Explore the different options that may be available to you.
Have you or your family experienced a change in income due to an unusual circumstance such as the loss of a job or hours, separation/divorce, death of spouse or parent, etc.? Learn more about the Special Conditions process and if it applies to you.
Were you unable to provide your parent's information on the FAFSA and/or were you asked to provide documentation of your independent status? Click to learn more about your options and the type of information you may need to submit.
Students often have needs beyond financial aid that they need to help them be successful at Millersville and in life. The Office of Financial Aid encourages you to explore the University and local resources that are available.
Students who have excess financial aid beyond their charges at the university can request early access to those funds to assist with purchasing books. There are two options available:
Tutoring Center:
The Tutoring Center offers departmental tutoring, drop-in and group tutoring delivered via Zoom Meetings.
Smarthinking Online Tutoring:
Smarthinking Online Tutoring (available 24/7) – over 25 subjects: live drop-in, schedule an appointment, submit writing for review)
Writing Center:
The Writing Center tutors are here to help with papers, projects, and any writing-related needs.
Academic Advising:
Your Academic Advisor is available to answer your questions. This information should be listed in your myVILLE portal. If this information is not located on your Degree Audit, please contact one of the following offices:
Success Coach:
Success coaching is a service available to all Millersville students. Success coaching can be defined as a personalized, one-on-one partnership of helping students improve their life skills and academic performance. Working with a success coach can help students overcome the different barriers to their success.
Library:
As a Millersville student, you have 24/7 remote access to Millersville's library services. Learn more about utilizing library resources, finding information, research help, and much more.
Class & Registration Services:
Starfish:
Starfish is Millersville University’s student success platform. It promotes communication between students, course instructors, faculty advisors, and staff in support of student academic achievement.
MU Center for Counseling & Human Development:
Find information on Millersville's Counseling Services available and other resources for therapy, support groups, substance abuse, suicide, and many other crisis intervention hotlines.
MU Health Services:
Millersville University Health Services provides high-quality holistic care, promoting disease prevention, and educating students on the importance of preventative health.
MU Center For Health Education and Promotion:
The Elsie S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion provides lifestyle education programs, hosts awareness events, and information tables, and provides educational resources to students on a wide collection of topics including alcohol and other drugs, body image, dating violence, domestic violence, healthy relationships, safer sex, sexual assault, stalking, and stress.
Chosen/Preferred Name:
Do you have a preferred or chosen name that is not being displayed in areas such as D2L, class rosters, housing rosters, health services directory, judicial affairs directory, online campus directory, email display name, alumni, and university publications?
Please keep in mind for financial aid purposes, your legal name will always be used on applications and when cross-referencing information in our data system.
Local Urgent and Emergency Care:
Need urgent or emergency care. Check the local care centers available.
Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Resources
The Title IV Office can assist with resources such as information on counseling, health services, or related resources, and their staff can provide warm referrals to both on- and off-campus providers. Their staff is also able to assist you in the event that you need a change in your on-campus arrangement, a No-Contact Order with another Millersville affiliate, or other accommodations related to your Title IX concern. In addition, if you want to file a formal complaint with the University, MUPD, or another Police department, the Title IX office can walk you through the options available and connect you to appropriate offices.
If you are experiencing food insecurity please visit some of the resources available on campus and in Lancaster.
Are you experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless? Check out some of the resources available below.
If you are experiencing clothing insecurity please visit some of the resources available on campus and in Lancaster.