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Pay your Reservation Fee here in order to move forward on the next steps below to becoming a Lion!  \n\n|  | 􀀻 | STUDENT SERVICE | NEXT STEP |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | 􀂈 | Attend Pre-Orientation\u003Cbr>Pre-orientation is a virtual opportunity for students to get to know our campus and culture before attending our in-person New Student Orientation. These are small, inviting sessions where you can get your questions answered.\u003Cbr>Attendance is mandatory.\u003Cbr>*At this time or any time after you “deposit” your reservation fee, you may submit your FAFSA for financial aid and apply for Housing, if desired. | Register for Pre-Orientation |  |  | |\n|  |  |  | |  |  |  |\n| 2 | 􀂈 | Placement Testing and ADA Accommodations\u003Cbr>For accurate course placement, you must provide one of the following:\u003Cbr>􀂃 SAT scores equal to or greater than 24 Math, 25 Writing, and 24 Reading\u003Cbr>􀂃 ACT scores equal to or greater than 19 Math, 17 Writing, and 19 Reading\u003Cbr>􀂃 Official transcript showing college-level English and Math (grade C or better)\u003Cbr>􀂃 Completion of PERT exam(s) for Math, Writing, and Reading via FMU. | |  | Schedule PERT Testing Appointment |  |\n|  |  |  | Would you like to discuss ADA Accommodations?\u003Cbr>Email [access@fmuniv.edu](access@fmuniv.edu) |  |  |  |\n| 3 | 􀂈 | Advising & Course Registration\u003Cbr>With your placement test scores now ready, your CARS Academic Advisor will confirm your major with you and help you enroll in classes. Remember to provide copies of test scores (ACT, SAT, PERT), dual enrollment, and/or AP scores. | Schedule\u003Cbr>Advising Appointment |  | |  |\n| 4 | 􀂈 | Financial Aid Eligibility\u003Cbr>If you have applied for federal student aid and have not received your estimated award letter, please check your Student Aid Report at [www.studentaid.gov](www.studentaid.gov first)[ ](www.studentaid.gov first)[first](www.studentaid.gov first) to identify any missing documents or signatures, then email FMU’s Office of Financial Aid. Note: International students are ineligible for federal aid and cannot apply to the FAFSA. | | Verify\u003Cbr>FAFSA Status |  |  |\n|  |  |  | [financial.aid@fmuniv.edu](financial.aid@fmuniv.edu) |  |  |  |\n| 5 | 􀂈 | Housing & Residence Life (if desired)\u003Cbr>If you have submitted a Housing Interest Form, please confirm your housing status by email. Still considering on-campus housing? 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