The 2026 Spring Loan Advance is now available through December 1st. Students can apply to receive a $1,000 advance from your credit balance refund, limit one per semester, forms must be submitted online by Monday, December 1st at noon CST. Once approved an approval notice will be sent via e-mail, if you have already received this please disregard this notice.
https://mitchellhamline.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-loan-advance-request/
The refund method will be via eRefund if you have a profile established, with funds being anticipated to be available by Friday, December 5th. If you do not have an eRefund profile, the refund method will be via paper check. Checks will be mailed by Friday, December 5th for those not enrolled in eRefunds. Please note, checks will not be available for pickup at the school
Eligibility
*Students must have a completed 2025-2026 FAFSA with approved federal loans or have an approved alternative loan
*All accepted loans must be approved with completed master promissory note(s) and entrance counseling
*Students must not have a past due balance
*Students must be enrolled in at least 6 required credits between J-Term and Spring