Events - Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services

North Foundation Hall, Room 120
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester , MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-2550
finservices@oakland.edu

Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Have your Grizzly ID ready

Summer Office Hours:
May 15 - June 30: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 1 - July 14: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 15 - August 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OU school code: 002307

Student employment contact: studentempl@oakland.edu

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Paying for College

Students and families are encouraged to join a live webinar or view the recorded presentation to learn general information regarding the financial aid process. Topics include the elements of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), private resources available, and more!

Register for a live webinar:

Watch the Paying for College video and access presentation resources:

FAFSA Workshops

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after it's release as possible, beginning in the senior year of high school and continuing throughout their undergraduate college career, even into graduate education. FAFSA assistance is available to help high school seniors, transfer students, parents (when applicable), admitted undergraduate and graduate students, and current Oakland University students complete the FAFSA with professional assistance.

Prior to your workshop please complete the following tasks:

Create your studentaid.gov login credentials one week prior to completing the FAFSA. Students and parent contributors will create a separate studentaid.gov login, usernames and passwords are not shared.
Record your login information on Step One of the FAFSA Worksheet.
Review the FAFSA Checklist for a list of items necessary to complete the FAFSA.

FAFSA Small Group Workshops are available to allow multiple students and their parents (when applicable) to get help completing the FAFSA; private breakout rooms are utilized if you have a personal question or need to share your screen privately.

To get help completing a 2023-2024 FAFSA,

To get help completing a 2024-2025 FAFSA, watch for registrations beginning in December 2023.

After the FAFSA is Complete

After you submit your FAFSA, it's important to make sure you continue tending to your financial aid process by engaging in the following:

Review the Student Aid Report once the FAFSA has been processed (link delivered via student's email)
Create an MISSG Student Portal account with the State of Michigan to access additional opportunities and manage your School of Choice selection
Apply continuously for private scholarships

Financial Aid Offer Evaluation

Oakland University offers high school seniors, admitted and current Oakland University undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to evaluate and understand their financial aid offers.

OU Financial Aid Offer Workshop
This small group, virtual workshop is for newly admitted or currently attending OU undergraduate and graduate students who need assistance understanding the financial aid awarding process, offers of financial aid, and taking the necessary next steps in preparing financially for your each semester at Oakland University. If you are a newly admitted student, please activate your OU accounts prior to attending this workshop at oakland.edu/activate. Be prepared to access your OU MySail and eBill accounts.

Financial Aid Offer Evaluation Workshops
High school workshops to help students and their families understand and evaluate the financial aid offers a student may receive from multiple colleges and universities. Download the Financial Aid Offer Evaluation worksheet and use the Net Price Calculator or Estimated Cost of Attendance provided by each school you're considering attending. Visit the Net Price Calculator Center to find the link to every school's NPC. Ask your high school counselor when a workshop will be held for seniors at your school!

New Student and Family Orientation

Welcome to Oakland University, new students and families! Below you'll find the presentation provided during your orientation session.

View the financial aid presentation provided at orientation.

If you have any questions about your financial aid, eBill, or student employment, please reach our advisers by phone or virtual appointment by calling the office, or by walking in during business hours Monday-Friday.

Transfer Orientation

Transfer students admitted to Oakland University, and who have recently registered for courses with your individual academic department are encouraged to view the presentation below to learn important information on the financial aid process at Oakland University, how to obtain financial aid, eBill, direct deposit, student employment, and payment plan options.

View the Student Financial Services Orientation presentation.

Following the presentation, you are encouraged to speak with an adviser in our office to discuss any questions you have and receive assistance in the next steps of your financial process at OU. You can reach out advisers by phone, call and request a virtual appointment, or walk into our office to meet in person.