Events

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 virtual presentation below or watch the recorded Paying for College presentation. 

Register for a Virtual Paying for College presentation and access presentation resources:

• Presentation Outline
• FAFSA Worksheet
• Federal Student Aid
• State of Michigan Aid

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after its release as possible, beginning in the senior year of high school and continuing throughout their undergraduate college career, even into graduate education.

Virtual FAFSA workshops are available to allow multiple students and their parents (when applicable) to get help completing the FAFSA. A brief introduction and workshop overview are provided at the start of the workshop, then participants are able to work at their own pace to complete their application. For the duration of the workshop, a financial aid professional facilitating the event is available to answer questions in the chat and private breakout rooms are utilized if you need to discuss a personal question or need to share your screen privately. 

Register for a Virtual FAFSA Workshop

• Parents, spouses, and students must each create their own individual FSA ID (studentaid.gov account) more than 24 hours prior to completing the FAFSA. 
• Record your login information on Step One of the FAFSA Worksheet and review Step Two for a checklist of information needed. 

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

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 Appointment
This virtual appointment is available to newly admitted undergraduate and graduate students who want help understanding their Oakland University financial aid offer and taking the necessary next steps in preparing financially for their first semester at OU. Please activate your OU accounts prior to attending this workshop at soongshinkid.com/activate. Be prepared to access your OU MySail and eBill accounts.

Register for a Virtual OU Financial Aid Offer Workshop - coming soon!

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!

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 Financial Aid and Scholarships 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.