A wise person once said you should live in the moment, but to live in the moment you must be down the street and around the corner.  Our aim is for students to focus on their academic endeavors, which can be accomplished by anticipating important events and proactively completing administrative responsibilities.  The Around the Corner campaign was created to aid students in this pursuit.

This Spring 2023 Preparation Guide is designed to provide you with the information you need to seamlessly transition into the Spring semester.  Be “around the corner” by thoroughly reviewing the information below and acting now so you can focus on your academics from Day 1.

New Program:

Apply for FIT Today!

In collaboration with the Money Management Program and the Toppel Career Center, ’Canes Central has developed the new Financial Independence Track (FIT) to provide students with the resources and knowledge to help them work toward financial independence in college, in their careers, and in the future.  Learn more about the FIT program and join our 1^st FIT cohort in Spring 2023.

• Billing Timeline

  

  Charges will be populated onto the Spring 2023 bill throughout the week, and billing notices have a projected release date of 12/12/22.  Click here.

• Understanding the Bill

  

  Click “Account Activity” to review charges and credits, and complete steps to finalize payment arrangements.  Click here.

• Optional Fees and Health Insurance

  

  While fee requirements vary by academic career, optional fees require timely action on behalf of students (e.g., 1/10/23 is the deadline for new Spring 2023 admits to waive the University’s health insurance plan).  Click here.

• Mail-in Payments

  

  Learn when and how to submit 529 and check payments to the University.  Click here.

• Other Payment Options

  

  Check out available payment methods and review next steps.  Click here.

• Attention GRAD and LAW Students: COA Adjustments

  

  Review your cost of attendance in CaneLink to see if your tuition category reflects your actual tuition charges, and, if not, submit the 2022-2023 Grad/Law Tuition COA Request Form if you wish to pursue additional aid.  Click here.

• FAFSA Priority Deadline for 2023-2024 = February 1, 2023

  

  You only need your 2021 taxes to easily submit the new FAFSA and meet this deadline!  Click here.

• Title IV Permissions + Balances / Refunds

  

  Federal aid cannot apply to all charges without the completion of these permissions so a refund may be issued.  Click here.

• Anticipated Aid + Balances / Refunds

  

  Aid will be listed on the bill as anticipated until disbursement begins and/or pending documents are completed.  Click here.

• Loan Calculator

  

  Utilize this resource to understand if and how you can revise your federal and/or private loans.  Click here.

• Swap vs. Waitlist

  

  Our recommendation is to leverage swap instead of waitlist because enrollment affects billing and aid.  Click here.

• Important Dates

  

  Review and record these important dates to meet add/drop deadlines, application for graduation deadlines, etc.  Click here.

• Proxy Access

  

  Only persons designated by students who complete the proxy verification process can access students’ records.  Click here.

• New Students for Spring 2023

  

  Check your UM email and, when prompted, submit your ID photo online by the 1/2/23 deadline.  Click here.

• ’Cane Express Account

  

  Replenish your funds and treat yourself to something on-campus during Fall finals or Spring classes.  Click here.

• Parking & Transportation Winter Updates

  

  Learn more about parking color restrictions, shuttle availability, etc. for the Winter break.  Click here.

• Student Employment / Federal Work Study

  

  Begin the new year with a new on-campus job; apply now!  Click here.

• Money Management Program

  

  Review the “Money Talks” schedule for Spring 2023 and add sessions to your planner today.  Click here.

New Team Members

are Here to Help

Our dedicated team of Associates and Student Assistants are here to assist you with all your registration and records, billing and payment, financial aid, and ’Cane Card inquires as you prepare for Spring 2023.  If you don’t find the answers to your questions above, check out our 5 Ways to Connect and reach out any time.