Welcome to Detroit Mercy Dental!

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  Complete Your Acceptance

  Download and complete the Confirmation Letter to officially reserve your spot in the Class of 2024! 

  Confirmation Letter

  Return the letter with your deposit to the following address:

  Office of Dental Admissions
  2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
  Detroit, MI 48208-2576

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  Transcripts

  For the Dental Admissions Office to fully register all students for the Class of 2024, we require an official final transcript from all colleges/universities attended with any degree received posted on it.

  AADSAS DOES NOT send transcripts to the school.

  Please note:

  • If you have attended more than one school, we still require every official transcript from all schools.
  • For those of you that will not be completing a degree, we will require your official final transcript with the grades from your last semester completed.
  • If you will be taking classes in the Summer semester, you can send your transcript after all classes have been completed.
  • If you have completed your degree and are no longer taking class, please send in your transcript immediately.
  • This information is required no later than July 3, 2020.
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  Big Brother - Big Sister Program

  Big Brother/Big Sister pairings will be mailed to you. If you have moved or need to update your mailing address, please do so immediately by notifying Danielle Harris at harrisdm@udmercy.edu

  We’d like to facilitate the relationship that you will develop with the Class of 2023 at Detroit Mercy Dental by inviting you to participate in the Big Brother/Big Sister Program.

  As you prepare to make the transition into dental school, you may be encountering several questions:  Where to live?  What kind of social life will I have once dental school starts?  Am I prepared for the rigors of the program?

  One of the best sources for support and information during this transition is the current student body at Detroit Mercy Dental.  The members of the Dental Class of 2023 have just experienced their first year of dental school, and they are looking forward to helping you adapt to the rigorous, dynamic and busy life that awaits you.

  In order to pair you up with a student with a similar background and/or interests, please take a moment to fill out the Big Brother/Big Sister, below. 

  The information provided will be used only for matching purposes. 

  You will learn who your big brother or sister in advance of the welcome party that the Class of 2023 will host for you in the Summer, so that you can meet him or her face to face well before Orientation Week.

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  Orientation & White Coat

  Orientation Week is mandatory and scheduled Monday, August 17 through Friday August 21. 

  White Coat Ceremony has been postponed until further notice.

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  Extracted Teeth

  Due to Covid-19, collection of extracted teeth are not needed.

  In preparation for your Pre-clinical simulation course, we would like you to start collecting extracted teeth. This can be done by contacting your local dentist, oral surgeons, or any dental office where teeth are extracted. Since there will be many uses, teeth in any condition (with or without decay) can be collected; any type, anterior or posterior is acceptable. Obtain as many extracted teeth as you can.

  When contacting dental offices, please identify yourself as a dental student and in need of extracted teeth for school projects.

  Please note, because you will be transporting human tissues, these items must be sterilized or kept in a sterile environment. This can be accomplished by having the dental office autoclave them (after which you must keep them in that same sterile autoclave bag) or place them in an airtight jar containing a solution of 50%/50% bleach and water.

  If you plan to fly here, you must transport the teeth in a sterile autoclave bag in your luggage. Do not place a bleach solution in a checked bag or in your carry-on luggage (please check with your airline carrier before bringing any teeth with you).

  Please do not handle these teeth without proper protection such as gloves, mask, and protective eyewear.

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  Financial Aid Timeline & Checklist

  Use this checklist to guide you through the financial aid requirements at Detroit Mercy Dental. The financial coordinator will follow-up with accepted students every few months to be sure your items are complete and to answer any questions you may have.

  Download a printable copy of the timeline for your reference. 

  October 1, 2018: 

  —       Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 

  • fafsa.ed.gov.
  • School Code: 002323
  • Remember to use the IRS Data Retrieval option and sign electronically with your FSA ID
  • Add your parents if you would like to be eligible for the Health Professions Loan
  • ALL APPLICANTS should complete the 2020-21 FAFSA

  —       Review your credit reports

  • The Grad PLUS Loan is credit-based.  You will need this to help cover your costs if you are using Financial Aid

  • creditkarma.com 

  June 2020, after acceptance: 

  —       Complete Loan Entrance Counseling

  •  Do this at studentloans.gov
  • This will help you understand your student loan details.

  —       Complete A Master Promissory Note 

  • Do this at studentloans.gov
  • This is your promise to pay back your loans.

  —       Complete PLUS Entrance Counseling and PLUS Master Promissory Note

  • Do this at studentloans.gov
  • This loan is credit based and is subject to approval by the federal government.

  July, 2020:

  —       Review Financial Aid Award on Titan Connect and Accept Your Loans

  • Login: my.udmercy.edu
  • Click on self-service
  • Click on Financial Aid
  • Click on award
  • Click on award for aid year and select the year
  • Click on the Terms and Conditions tab (review and accept)
  • Click on the tab accept award offer
  • Determine the amount of student loan you would like to accept and click submit

  —       If you qualify for a Health Professions Loan

  • Watch for an email from WEBMASTER@ECSI in your Detroit Mercy email
  • You will receive an email to your Titan Connect email within one week of accepting this loan for you to complete the Promissory Note
    • Look for a red exclamation point [!] and the words MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE in the subject line
    • You may want to check your SPAM as well

  First week of August 2020:

  —       Make sure all items on timeline are complete.  

  • This will ensure your Financial Aid will pay your balance on time and you will recieve your refund on time should you be expecting one.
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  Tuition & Fees

  A full outline of 2019-2020 Tuition and Fees at Detroit mercy Dental can be found here.

  Financial aid, scholarships or other funding, it can be used towards payment at registration. 

  Scholarships funds: Five to ten students are selected to receive up to $5,000-$10,000 per year from Detroit Mercy for four years. These scholarships will be awarded to top achieving students in the incoming class.

  Sample financial assistance grid

  Estimated Financial Assistance
  Example for D.D.S. Student

  Loan	Year 1	Year 4
  Health Professions Loan	2,600	2,600
  Unsubsidized Stafford Loan	44,944	40,500
  Grad PLUS Loan	67,790	68,349
  Total	$115,334	$111,449

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  Scholarships

  National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

  Alliance Dentistry Scholarship

  2020 National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

  Sallie Mae

  Sarasota Dentistry Essay Contest Scholarship

  Private Loans

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  Accept your TitanConnect Award

  • Log on to my.udmercy.edu
  • Enter User Name & Password
  • Click Login
  • Click on Titan Connect Self Service
  • Click on Financial Aid
  • Click on Award
  • Click on Award for Aid Year
  • Select your aid year/click Submit
  • Click on “Terms & Conditions” tab
  • Read Terms & Conditions/click Agree
  • Click on “Accept Award Offer” tab
  • Determine the aid you would like to accept/click Submit Decision
  • Scroll down to Requirement Messages
  • Please submit all required documentation as requested
  • *Important - If you have accepted loans, you must complete the listed requirements or the loan funds will not pay out to your account
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  Subsidized/Unsubsidized & PLUS Loan Requirements - Only required every 10 years

  • Log on to studentloans.gov
    • Note: Student & Parent FSA ID’s required for this step
  • Student
    • Click green Log IN button
    • Click Continue to Log In
    • Enter Student’s Username or Email Address and FSA ID Password then click Log In
      • Complete the Entrance Counseling
        • Click Complete Counseling
        • Choose Type – Click Entrance Counseling
        • Select School state and name
        • Select Student Type - Undergraduate OR Graduate
        • Click Continue
        • Read the information and complete all 5 steps
      • Complete the Subsidized/Unsubsidized/Grad PLUS Loan Agreements (MPNs)
        • Click Complete a Loan Agreement (MPN)
        • Select your loan type and choose Complete Subsidized/Unsubsidized  or Grad PLUS Loan Agreement (MPN)
        • Complete steps 1-4 of the Loan Agreement (MPN)
        • Print Loan Agreement (MPN) PDF version
  • Parent
    • Click green Log in button
    • Click Continue to Log In

    • Enter Parent’s Username or Email Address and FSA ID Password then click Log In

  • • Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan
      • Click Apply for PLUS Loan
      • Select Complete PLUS Request for Parents
      • Complete steps 1-4
      • Print your confirmation
    • If Parent PLUS Loan is Approved, complete PLUS Loan Agreement (MPN)
      • Click Complete a Loan Agreement (MPN) 
      • Select your loan type and choose Complete PLUS Loan Agreement (MPN)
      • Complete steps 1-4 of the Loan Agreement (MPN)

      • Print Loan Agreement (MPN) PDF version

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  Have your Financial Aid Refund Direct Deposited

  • Log on to my.udmercy.edu
  • Enter User Name & Password
  • Click Login
  • Click on Titan Connect Self Service
  • Click on Student
  • Click on Student Account
  • Click on Direct Deposit Student Refunds
  • Type in the routing number for your bank and your account number
  • Check either Savings or Checking
  • Click Submit
  • *Note: If you choose not to participate in direct deposit, your refund check will be mailed to your address as listed on TitanConnect
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  Make a Payment Online

  • Log on to my.udmercy.edu
  • Login in using Username & Password
  • Click on Titan Connect Self Service
  • Click on Student tab
  • Click on Make a Payment tab
  • You will be redirected to the online payment site
  • Select Click Here to Make A Payment tab
  • Click on Current Balance to pay full amount due OR select Make a payment on your student account to enter the amount you want to pay in U.S. Dollars
  • Click Add to Shopping Cart
  • Accept Terms & Conditions of Service Charge if paying with debit/credit card only
  • Click Continue to Checkout
  • Select Method of Payment
  • Enter account Information and click Continue checkout
  • Click Submit Payment and Email receipt
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  Borrow a Private Loan

  • Go to udmercy.edu/admission/financial-aid/sources/loans
  • Click “In this section” and select Loan Programs
  • Under Private Loans, Click on Lender Selection
  • Under Lender Selection, click on ELM SELECT, which will be highlighted in red
  • Select Program Type
  • Review the list of Lenders  – you may review the benefits and compare lenders by checking the compare boxes
  • Select a lender and click apply 
  • You will be redirected to the private loan website
  • *Note: Students may require a credit-worthy co-signer for private loans
    • You may also go to www.elmselect.com directly from  your web browser and enter University of Detroit Mercy in the search field, then select your program
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  Get Proof of Enrollment

  • Log on to my.udmercy.edu
  • Enter User Name & Password
  • Click Login
  • Click on Titan Connect Self Service
  • Click on Student
  • Click on Student Records
  • Click on National Clearing House (NCH)
  • You will be re-directed to the NCH website
  • Click on Students and Alumni (top of page)
  • Click on Verify Current Enrollment
  • Enter your personal Information
  • Print your Proof of Enrollment.
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  View Your Account Balance Online

  • Log on to my.udmercy.edu
  • Enter User Name & Password
  • Click Login
  • Click on Titan Connect Self Service
  • Click on Student
  • Click on Student Account
  • Click on Account Summary by Term
  • View your Charges & Payments for each term 
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  Obtain your FSA ID

  Log on to fsaid.ed.gov

  • Apply for a FSA ID
    • Read all instructions carefully
    • Create a username and password and enter your email address
    • Enter your name, date of birth, Social Security number, contact information, and challenge questions and answers
    • If you have a Federal Student Aid PIN, you will be able to enter it and link it your FSA ID. You can still create an FSA ID if you have forgotten or do not have a PIN
    • Review your information, and read and accept the terms and conditions
    • Confirm your email address using the secure code, which will be sent to the email address you entered when you created your FSA ID. Once you verify your email address, you can use it instead of your username to log into the websites
  • Can’t Remember Your FSA ID?
    • Click Edit My FSA ID
    • Choose Forgot My Username or Forgot My Password
    • Use one of the options provided to retrieve your FSA