ED Admission Decisions FAQ

What are my next steps?

Review the new student checklist for what steps you need to take as a recently admitted student, like paying your enrollment deposit, finalizing financial aid, visiting campus, orientation, housing, and more.

When can I visit?

Admitted students will be invited to visit campus through events designed specifically for admitted students. Check your email and your Enrollment Connect portal to register for Campus Day or Admitted Student Tours.

When do I have to submit my enrollment deposit, and how much is it? 

Early Decision students must pay their $300 enrollment deposit by Jan. 6. Additional information on how to pay your enrollment deposit is available in this article.

Can I get an enrollment deposit waiver? 

A request for an enrollment deposit waiver must be submitted before the Jan. 6 deadline has passed. This can be completed in Enrollment Connect by clicking "Request a Deposit Waiver or Extension" under the Application menu.

How can I request an enrollment deposit deadline extension?

A request for an enrollment deposit extension must be submitted before the Jan. 6 deadline has passed. This can be completed in Enrollment Connect by clicking "Request a Deposit Waiver or Extension" under the Application menu.

What happens if I miss the enrollment deposit deadline?

Students who are admitted during Early Decision (ED) have a binding commitment to attend the University of Michigan, which they confirm by submitting the $300 enrollment deposit. If the enrollment deposit cannot be submitted, students should request a waiver or extension in Enrollment Connect by clicking "Request a Deposit Waiver or Extension" under the Application menu by the Jan. 6 deadline.

Can I get out of my binding agreement?

ED-admitted students can request to be removed from the ED contract in Enrollment Connect under Action Items > Pay Your EDR. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Once a request is approved, students can no longer be considered for admission, even in a later nonbinding part of the cycle.

What do I do if I am considered out-of-state, but I am a Michigan resident?

Specific documentation may be required to appeal your residency determination. Information regarding the process and next steps can be found on the residency webpage.

Can I update to a different academic unit?

No. Because the binding ED decision is for the college/school and term indicated at the time of application, you cannot have your admission decision updated to a new school or college.

Can I add dual consideration in RD to a second academic unit?

No. Because the binding ED decision is for the college/school and term indicated at the time of application, you cannot add a dual degree for additional consideration.

How many students were admitted in Early Decision?

The University of Michigan shares admissions data following the end of the admissions cycle.

Can I defer my enrollment?

Students can submit deferment requests through their Enrollment Connect portal.

How can I contact an admissions counselor?

You can find your admissions counselor's contact information on our Contact Us page. Please note that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Office of Financial Aid will be closed starting at 3 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

What does it mean to be postponed? Is my application still binding?

Students who participate in Early Decision could receive these possible outcomes: admit, deny, or postpone. Students postponed from Early Decision will no longer have a binding commitment if admitted. More information about being postponed is available on the Postponed Applicants FAQ page.

If I’m postponed, when will I get my decision?

Early Decision applicants who are postponed will be considered in Early Action (except Taubman) and receive a decision by the end of January, if admitted.

Early Decision applicants who are not admitted in Early Action will then be considered in Regular Decision and will receive a decision by early April.

Is it possible to be postponed and then waitlisted after Regular Decision release?

Yes, an applicant can be postponed in Early Decision (or Early Action), and then offered the waitlist following our Regular Decision release. More information about being postponed is available on the Postponed Applicants FAQ page.

Are postponed ED applicants prioritized over postponed EA applicants?

No, all applicants go through the same holistic review process, regardless of the decision plan they are a part of. A postponed applicant will not be prioritized in the next decision plan. More information about being postponed is available on the Postponed Applicants FAQ page.

Can I appeal the amount of aid I receive? 

No, your financial aid offer cannot be appealed to request more money or to request a funding match based on aid offered by a different institution. However, if your family is experiencing special circumstances that have resulted in financial hardship (such as loss of income), contact financial aid to discuss the potential of having your eligibility reevaluated based on your family’s current resources.

Do I qualify for scholarships as an Early Decision student? 

You are considered for scholarships through the admissions process and will be notified if you qualify. Students admitted into the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) should also visit the LSA scholarships website to apply online for LSA scholarships.

How do I set up a Friend Account? 

Visit the Using Wolverine Access webpage to learn more about Friend Accounts and how to set one up.

Note: On Feb. 25, 2026, U-M changed to a new authentication tool, Okta. Friend accounts created in the year prior to this date remain active with Okta, and new friend accounts will use Okta going forward. Friend accounts older than one year from this date will no longer be active, and users must create a new account. Learn more about friend accounts and Okta.

How do I submit financial aid documents? 

If the Office of Financial Aid is requesting additional documentation from you and/or your family, you will receive an email alerting you to this need. You can find details online in Wolverine Access in the financial aid document section. Documents may be uploaded directly into your student portal, faxed, or dropped off in person to the Office of Financial Aid in Ann Arbor. Do not submit documents via email.

How do I get the Go Blue Guarantee? 

To be considered, you must have completed the FAFSA and the CSS Profile by the Nov. 15 deadline for Early Decision applicants and be a Michigan resident. The information on your aid applications will be used to determine if you qualify for the Go Blue Guarantee.

How do I apply for merit scholarships? 

You are considered for scholarships through the admissions process and will be notified if you qualify. Students admitted into the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) should also visit the LSA scholarships website to apply online for LSA scholarships. Many scholarships also consider financial need, so completing the FAFSA and the CSS Profile ensures you are being considered for as many scholarships as possible.

How do I correct a mistake on my FAFSA or CSS Profile? 

To correct errors on your FAFSA, log in to the Federal Student Aid website. If corrections are needed on your CSS Profile, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Where can I find my financial aid package? 

You will receive an email when your financial aid offer is available. Financial aid information is also available to view online in Wolverine Access. Navigate to the Financial Aid section for the 2026-2027 Aid Year to see if documents have been requested, to report external scholarships to U-M, and to view your financial aid offer.

It says you haven’t received my aid applications (FAFSA and/or CSS Profile), but I completed them already. What is the problem? 

If you have completed the FAFSA and CSS Profile but Enrollment Connect and Wolverine Access are not showing that they have been received, take the following steps:

1. Review when you submitted your application. It can take three to five business days (and even longer over the holiday season) for U-M to receive your aid applications once they are submitted online. If you have recently submitted the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile, it may just be a normal processing delay.

2. Confirm University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s school code is correctly added to your aid applications. The University of Michigan system has multiple campuses. Log in to the Federal Student Aid website to confirm our Federal School Code 002325 is listed. Log in to your CSS Profile to confirm our school code 1839 is listed.

3. Confirm you have shared your Social Security number (SSN) with U-M. Your SSN is important to link your aid applications to your student record. If you did not report this number during the admissions process, follow the steps on Enrollment Connect to report this information. 

4. Contact the Office of Financial Aid. If you have taken the steps above and still cannot identify the issue, contact the Office of Financial Aid team during business hours for assistance. Please note that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Office of Financial Aid will be closed starting at 3 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

I missed the Nov. 15 financial aid deadline. Can I appeal? 

If there were unique circumstances preventing you from successfully submitting the aid applications (FAFSA, CSS Profile, and CSS Profile HHB, if required), you can appeal by contacting the Office of Financial Aid. Examples of unique circumstances could include extended hospitalization in October and November, preventing you from accessing the aid applications; a severe natural disaster that impacted your access to necessary information and technology for an extended period leading up to the deadline; or the death or severe illness of a direct family member, disrupting your ability to complete the applications. Appeals due to confusion over the deadline or inaction by one or more of the contributors on the aid applications will not be considered.