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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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- Financial Aid for Master's and Doctoral Students
- Clinical Scholars Program
- UMB Financial Aid Office
- UMB Student Affairs Office
- Cost of Education Information
- Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship
- Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Career Start Nursing Scholarship Program
General Information
Financial assistance is offered by the School of Nursing; the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and external agencies. There are a wide variety of financial resources to assist you in meeting your educational goals and expenses. You may be eligible for both merit and need-based financial aid. Information regarding specific funding sources is listed below.
Merit Scholarships
All students are considered for merit scholarships at the time of acceptance into a degree program. The Scholarship Committee uses the admission application and accompanying material to determine eligibility for a merit scholarship. There is no additional application to complete. These highly competitive merit scholarships are for full-time enrollment and are renewable for the length of an entire degree program as long as appropriate satisfactory academic progress is maintained. Scholarships range from $1,000 per year to full tuition.
Federal Programs
Funds are available through the federal government in the form of grants, low-interest loans and work-study. The UMB Office of Financial Aid processes applications for federal financial aid. To apply for federal funds, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The federal code for the University of Maryland School of Nursing is 002104. The Student Guide (Financial Aid from the US Department of Education) is available online at www.studentaid.ed.gov. Information on nursing loan repayment is available toll-free at (866)813-3753 or at www.bhpr.hrsa.gov.
State of Maryland Programs
Scholarship and grant money is available through the state of Maryland. Funds are both merit and need-based. To apply, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list the University of Maryland School of Nursing (federal code 002104). Out-of-state residents can apply for tuition assistance to reduce tuition from out-of-state rates to in-state rates — a significant saving. This program has a Maryland, post-graduate service requirement. If you are interested in this program or any of the other state of Maryland programs, visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission on the web, or call 800-974-1024 or 410-260-4565.
International Students
International students are eligible for School of Nursing Merit Scholarships. Federal and state of Maryland financial resources are available to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens only. The following Web sites provide information for international students studying in the U.S.: edupass.org or iie.org. Also visit the UMB Office of Financial Aid for more information on financial aid for international students attending the School of Nursing.
Scholarship Search Programs
Scholarship information is available through a variety of options — scholarship databases, organizations and service organizations. Databases through the Internet are Fast Web; College Quest; Science Wise; Finaid.org; Petersons; Minority Nurse; Sallie Mae; NSNA; AACN; BPHC; Nursing World; College Funds; Nursing Society; CentralSB; Medi-Smart; and Discover Nursing. You should also check with service organizations; local community funding agencies; and medical nursing, and hospital associations and foundations.
Cautions
Be cautious when searching for information on student financial assistance. Make sure information and offers are legitimate. The College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act enhances protection against fraud in student financial assistance. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams. The Federal Trade Commission cautions students to beware of scholarship fraud and to look for promises such as the following:
- The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back
- You can't get this information anywhere else
- I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship
- The scholarship will cost some money
- You've been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarships
- You're a finalist in a contest you never entered.
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