INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR FEDERAL
FINANCIAL AID
Continuing Students
Please note: the government web sites listed below may also be reached at:
http://www.mji.edu/templates/mji/article_cdo/aid/569728/jewish/Financial-Aid-Links.htm
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Tip: always use the “previous” and “next” buttons, do not use the arrows at the top of the browser.
You (and your parents if dependent) would have created a PIN in a prior year if this is not the first time a
FAFSA has been completed online. If you do not remember your number please go to the PIN
website www.pin.ed.gov and select request a duplicate PIN. You will able to view your PIN number if you
select “display now”.
a. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov (US Department of Education FAFSA web site)
b. Select “Start a New FAFSA” unless you have already started an application for 2014-2015. Select
“Login” to access an already started application.
c. Complete student information. No dashes or spaces are to be used in the social security number. For
date of birth please use two digits for the month, two digits for the day and four digits for the year.
d. Select “Start 2014-2015 FAFSA”.
e. You may be given the option “FAFSA RENEWAL” if you submitted a FAFSA last year. This gives
you the option to import some information from the prior year. This will save some time in the
application process. Be sure to update all information to reflect the accurate information as of the
date the FAFSA will be signed
f. Enter your Pin and create password (password is case sensitive) then select “next”.
g. You can skip the instructions by selecting “next” if you do not feel that you need them.
h. Continue to answer questions – make certain you use student answers for student's
questions and parent answers for parent questions. Ensure that all information is accurate as of the
date the FAFSA is being submitted.
i. Use MJI’s school code 032843 when asked which schools are to receive results to allow MJI to
receive your results.
j. Next indicate your housing plan as off campus or with parents as MJI does not offer student
housing.
k. TIPS:
a. Use current information as of the date the FAFSA will be submitted.
b. Income earned in a foreign country is treated the same as income earned in U.S. Convert all
figures to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect on the day you complete the FAFSA.
You can find information on current exchange rates at:
www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/current
c. Refer to the Instructions for Applying for Federal Financial Aid Online for more detailed
information on specific questions on the FAFSA.
If you have any questions or problems in completing the forms please contact the Financial Aid office at
Michigan Jewish Institute. Normal office hours are Sunday - Thursday from 10:00am to 6:00pm:
Office of Financial Aid: Michigan Jewish Institute,
E-mail: financialaid@mji.edu
US Office:
Israel office:
Phone: 248-414-6900 Ext 102
Phone: 972-2-547-8000 Ext 300 or 248-525-6833 Ext 300
Fax: 248-414-6907
Fax: 077-470-3893
Note: Faxes must have a cover sheet with student's name and last 4 digits of their social security number.
Emails must also include this identifying information. Never include your full social security number in
an email. Do not email any documents with personally identifiable information unless it is encrypted.
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