Spring 2025 Preparation Guide

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Spring 2025 Preparation Guide:

 

The year is almost over, and it is time to gear up for the new semester. Some may be asking how, well that is where ‘Canes Central is here to help. Our aim is for students to focus on their academic endeavors, which can be accomplished by anticipating important events and proactively completing administrative responsibilities.

 

This Spring 2025 Preparation Guide is designed to provide you with the information you need to transition into the Spring semester seamlessly.  Get in the know by thoroughly reviewing the information below and acting now so you can focus on your academics from Day 1.

 

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Billing & Payment

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  • Billing Timeline

    Charges will be populated onto the Spring 2025 bill throughout the week, and billing notices have a release date of 12/9/24.  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., 1/10/25 is the deadline for new Spring 2025 admits to waive the University’s health insurance plan).  Click here.

  • 'Canes Course Pack

    Students are automatically enrolled in the ’Canes Course Pack when they register for their courses. This enrollment will provide students with all required materials for class for one low, flat fee. Course materials will be provided to the student in a digital format, or a physical format when digital is not available. Print materials do not need to be returned at the end of the semester.

    This fee is optional and students can opt out by the posted deadline. For infomation click here.

    For additional questions on course materials and how to access books, please contact Follett at textbooks.bookstore@miami.edu

  • Mail-in Payments

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    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 the next steps.  Click here.

 

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Financial Aid

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  • 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 2024-2025 Grad/Law Loan Revision Request Form if you wish to pursue additional aid.  Click here.

  • FAFSA Priority Deadline for 2025-2026 = February 1, 2025

    You only need your 2023 taxes to easily submit the new FAFSA and meet this deadline!  Click here.

    The 2025-2026 FAFSA application is open now but the priority date will remain the same. Get prepared now to be able to submit in time.

    Also, keep in mind that the FAFSA application has changed. Any questions that you have concerning the application, please reach out to studentaid.gov customer service for assistance.

  • 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, which typically begins 10 days before the start of the semester, 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.

 

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Registration & Records

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  • 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.

 

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’Cane Card

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  • New Students for Spring 2025

    Check your UM email and, when prompted, submit your ID photo online by the 1/3/25 deadline.  Click here.

    Further communication will continue weekly until photos have been submitted. Cane card pickup locations will be sent after the deadline.

  • ’Cane Express Account

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

 

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Other Timely Topics

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Our 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 inquiries as you prepare for Spring 2025.  If you don’t find the answers to your questions above, check out our 5 Ways to Connect and reach out any time.

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