Reminder: 2012-2013 FAFSA Priority Deadline is March 1st
Welcome to the University of Maryland!
Our goal is to provide assistance to any UM student who seeks assistance in obtaining funding to finance their educational cost. We believe that all students should develop a spending plan and make wise decisions before borrowing any money to finance their education. The UM financial aid programs have been developed to help students who have academic potential and limited financial resources. The programs are specifically directed at helping those students who would not be able to complete their education without support. Approximately 80% of UM students receive assistance through our office.
Annually approximately $130 million in financial assistance is processed for eligible students, from a variety of sources including but not limited to institutional grants/scholarships and loans, Maryland Higher Education Commissions Office of Student Financial Assistance, Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Loan programs).
Students are awarded an aid package based on their financial need as determined by the FAFSA data and the cost of attendance for their program. Students are considered for federal loans, institutional grants/scholarships, and federal work study. Students are strongly encouraged to complete and have their FAFSA processed no later than February 28th annually for priority consideration for institutional aid. The school code for all UM programs is 002104.
Disclaimer: The Student Financial Assistance & Education Office reserves the right to reduce or cancel awards based on funding levels, change in enrollment, reduction in costs, etc.
Professional School Scholarship Application
NEW: Federal Work Study Electronic Time Sheets
Electronic Sign-In is Up!
The Office of Student Financial Assistance & Education has a kiosk in the office for students to electronically sign-in for assistance. The kiosk will ensure the privacy of your information and will alert the front desk staff and your counselor that you are here and what it is that you need so we can better and more quickly serve your needs. Please make sure to sign-in as soon as you come into the office and the next available staff member will call you in the order tha tyou signed in.
School Code: 002104
Contacting us via Email:
Current students must always use their UM email when contacting us.
Incoming students must have a Financial Aid email address in SURFS. Please log on to SURFS and follow the instructions for adding an email.
Office Hours:
Weekdays:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Physical Location:
601 West Lombard Street
Health & Human Services Library – Suite 221
Mailing Address:
660 West Redwood Street, Room 021
Baltimore, MD 21201
UPS, FedEx and USPS
Priority or Express Mail:
601 West Lombard Street, Suite 221
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-706-7347
Fax: 410-706-0824
TTY/Voice: 800-735-2258
Student Financial Assistance email:
aidtalk@umaryland.edu
Financial Education & Wellness email:
FEWTalk@umaryland.edu