Next Steps for Admitted Students

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application needed to receive federal, state, or institutional financial aid at the University of Minnesota Morris.

Filing the FAFSA

1. Complete the FAFSA online. Include the federal school code 002389 so that your results are sent to UMN Morris.
2. Sign electronically with your FSA ID. If you are a dependent student, you and one of your parents must both sign the FAFSA.
3. Click "Submit."
4. Print/save the confirmation page for your records.

If you or your family have questions about financial aid, our staff at One Stop Student Services would be glad to help. 

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 320-589-6046

Claiming your University of Minnesota Morris student account will give you access to your UMN Morris email and other university systems. You need to claim your account before you can start the New Student Checklist (step 1 after you have paid your confirmation fee).

Claim Your Account

Ready to reserve your spot at UMN Morris? To confirm your enrollment you can:

• Return the confirmation card included in your admission packet with a $175 non-refundable confirmation fee
• Pay the confirmation fee online with a credit card >

Once we receive your confirmation, you will be able to choose a New Student Orientation date, sign up for housing, and complete the other necessary steps to be a UMN Morris Cougar.

• Fall semester students: Confirm by May 1
• Spring semester students: Confirm by December 1

If you have any concerns or questions about this deposit, please reach out to your admissions counselor. 

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-866-3382

Your New Student Checklist will walk you through:

1. Select a New Student Orientation date (required)
2. Signing up for housing
3. Taking placement exams
4. Any other items that are required before registering for classes

Important:

• After paying your confirmation fee, it may take up to two business days for your checklist to be live.
• You must claim your account (see “Claim Your Account” above) prior to starting the New Student Checklist.

Fall semester students: the New Student Checklist opens in March
Spring semester students: In the “Choose an Orientation Date” step, you will select a date to register for classes via Zoom with a staff member.

Contact the Student Success Center with questions about the New Student Checklist or to request accommodations for New Student Orientation.
Phone: 320-589-6178
Email: [email protected]

To get credit for any college coursework you've completed, including PSEO or CIS, you must submit an official transcript. 

Send all transcripts and additional information to:
University of Minnesota Morris
Office of Admissions
600 East 4th Street
Morris, MN 56267

Or submit electronically at [email protected]

Fall semester: submit transcripts by July 1
Spring semester: submit transcripts by January 10

Spring semester students: In the “Choose an Orientation Date” step, you will select a date to register for classes via Zoom with a staff member.
Fall semester students: Choose a New Student Orientation date on your New Student Checklist. Note: The New Student Checklist opens in March for fall students.