We're here to provide one-on-one financial counseling.
Schedule an individual counseling appointment to get help achieving your educational goals through grants, scholarships, and more. We provide assistance through the application process for UMSON scholarship programs, select MHEC programs, graduate assistantships, and veterans assistance.
Get help achieving your educational goals through grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and more.
Getting Started
All students receiving funds through the University must:
Note that some financial aid packages require a certain number of credits for full-time status:
The UMB Office of Student Financial Assistance & Education is available to guide prospective and current students through the FAFSA application process and the financial aid award package.
There are a wide variety of scholarships to assist you in achieving your educational goals, including:
There are more than 1.5 million private scholarships from thousands of different sponsors. FinAid provides helpful information on the different types of scholarships and how to search for them. View a list of select scholarships:
Never pay for scholarship search services or applications.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study (FWS) is available to undergraduate and graduate students. FWS provides students the opportunity to earn funds ($10-$17/hour) as an alternative to loan debt while working on or off campus. After submitting the FAFSA, eligible students are offered FWS in the UMB financial aid package. Students must accept the FWS offer prior to seeking employment.
More information/view available positions.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available to graduate students of degree-seeking programs who are making satisfactory progress. Graduate assistants at UMB function both as students and as professionals, enhancing their education by playing this important dual role. While studying to meet academic requirements for advanced degrees, graduate assistants also complement their formal studies through research and/or teaching under the supervision or tutelage of UMB faculty and staff. An assistantship appointment may be either full time (20 hours per week) or half time (10 hours per week). Benefits include a stipend, tuition remission, in-state status, and paid student health insurance.
More information/apply for an assistantship.
Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits Information for veterans, members of the military, and their dependents.
| For ... | Contact |
| specific questions related to your financial aid package | Richard Legendre rlegendre@umaryland.edu |
| assistance through the application process for UMSON scholarship programs, select MHEC programs, graduate assistantships, and veterans assistance | Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships |
| support and crisis management | Click here for more information. |
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