As you continue to plan for classes, we encourage you to utilize the following helpful resources

• What's Next Guide
• New Graduate Student Checklist
• Financial Aid Information

Your student ID can be found in the top left corner of your admission letter, which is available for viewing in the Applicant Status Portal. To access it, simply log in to the portal and click "View Update" to open your letter.

Be sure to keep your student ID handy, as you'll need it to activate your Messiah University login and access your email.

Activate your Messiah University login. Your login will provide you access to your Messiah email and be used to view information about financial aid, course registration, orientation and more. 

To activate your account, enter your Messiah University student ID number (provided in your admission letter) and birthdate and follow the online instructions. You will receive your Messiah University email address upon activation.

Important Note: Please be sure to wait 24-48 business hours after your acceptance before activating your Messiah University login.

Contact Graduate Admissions with any questions or if you need assistance activating your account.

Upon activation of your Messiah University Login, you will gain access to your Messiah University email. The campus community will use your email to communicate important next steps as you prepare for your first course(s). Keep an eye on your inbox for important next steps. 

Check your Messiah University email

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Messiah University offers various financial aid options to make graduate programs affordable. Visit Cost and Aid for Graduate Students for information regarding tuition, details on loans, military/veteran benefits, payment plan options, as well as numerous types of aid and tuition discounts.

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you are planning to use federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans, Graduate PLUS loans, and/or the TEACH grant. Students will need to create an FSA ID in order to submit the FAFSA. If you have previously filed a FAFSA, you will need to use your orignial FSA ID. 

Note: Messiah University's Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003298.

Please contact Graduate Financial Services for assistance in developing a strategy to manage the cost and challenges of attaining your graduate and professional goals.

Review the minimum system requirements and Messiah University’s computer access policy.

Familiarize yourself with Canvas, Messiah's learning management system. Canvas provides access to orientation materials and online graduate courses. To learn more about Canvas, review the Quick Start Guide.