We work diligently to help you finance college. Most CMU students — about 80 percent — receive financial assistance of some sort.
If you’re a high-achieving student, please note that CMU makes it a priority to reward success. During fall 2013, we announced a fully revised academic scholarship program with larger awards for more students who enroll for fall 2014.
All future students are encouraged to take these steps:
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Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Get this form from your high school guidance counselor or
online. To complete the FAFSA:
- Gather your — or your parents, if you depend on them to help you financially — tax information. You’ll likely need estimated income from year-end check stubs and W-2 forms.
- Submit the completed
FAFSA on the web or through your high school counseling office.
- List CMU's name and Title IV School Code: 002243.
- For priority consideration, submit your
FAFSA no later than Feb. 15.
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Apply for scholarships. CMU offers hundreds of
scholarships. So do many other sources. Be an Internet guru and do your research. Apply early!
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Enroll in CMU's interest-free payment plan. The
CMU Payment Plan lets you make five payments a semester.
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Take a job on campus. CMU offers thousands of jobs, from web development to being a library assistant or working at a residence hall desk. If your merit award letter (received only if you complete the FAFSA!) includes work study, you’ll be on the priority list for a campus job.
Ready to take the deep dive? Full details about scholarships, loans, federal applications and so much more await you at the
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and through
Admissions.