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Following are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. If you have a question not answered below, please e-mail aidtalk@umaryland.edu or contact your counselor directly.
Click on the category your question most likely falls into:
How do I apply for aid at UMB?
If you are applying for the fall and/or spring semester(s), all that is required is the FAFSA (note: there is a separate application that medical students may fill out if they wish to be considered for additional scholarships). If you are applying for summer aid , a summer aid application is required. These applications are typically available from our office midway through the preceding spring semester.
What is UMB's school code?
002104.
How do I accept my awards?
Step-by-step instructions are available here.
I accepted an incorrect award amount. How do I fix this?
Call our office as soon as possible so that your award can be reset. If you wait until after your loans are processed, you will have to contact your counselor and complete a Loan Adjustment Authorization Form for the additional amount requested.
My Stafford Loans do not meet my expenses. How do I apply for additional aid?
Contact your counselor at the Office of Financial aid to inquire about your eligibility and the availability of funds.
How do I qualify for grants/scholarships?
You must show sufficient financial need and have filed your FAFSA before the March 1 priority date to be considered for grants/scholarships awarded. More detailed information about our awarding process can be found here .
Why was I not awarded a Pell Grant?
Only students seeking their first undergraduate degree are eligible for Pell Grants. Graduate students and undergraduates seeking a second degree are not eligible.
Can I receive aid at two universities at the same time?
No. However, if you are enrolled in a dual degree program at two universities, please contact your financial aid counselor at the school at which you are receiving aid in regard to completing a consortium agreement.
Health Professions Loan (HPLN)
I am an independent student. Why do I have to submit my parents' tax documents?
We are required by the federal government to consider both your income and your parents' income when verifying your eligibility for the HPLN. You must submit your parents' tax documents in order for us to do this. Submitting these documents will not affect your eligibility for other aid.
What is the number for Student Accounting /Records and Registration?
Student Accounting is 410-706-2930 and Records and Registration is 410-706-7480.
When/where/how do I get my Stafford Loan refund?
Refund checks are typically available 24-48 hours after the disbursement is received by the school. When your refund is ready, your name will be added to the Cashier's Refund List, maintained by the Student Accounting Office. You may pick up your refund at the Student Accounting Office, located at 110 S. Paca Street, Second Floor.
When/where/how do I get my Perkins/Health Professions/Nursing Loan refund?
Approximately 3-4 weeks after you submit your promissory notes, you will receive a refund check in the mail.
I am a Maryland resident, so why am I being charged out of state tuition?
You should have completed an Application for In-State Classification when you completed your admissions application. If you have further questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 410-706-7480.
What is my user ID and/or PIN?
Your user ID is your social security number. Your PIN is initially your date of birth, in the format mmddyy.
What if my PIN will not work?
**Please note: Each evening, SURFS will be unavailable between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m.** Call the help desk at 410-706-HELP or send an e-mail to help@umaryland.edu. Be sure to include your social security number, name, date of birth and a brief description of the problem in your message.
How do I apply for work study?
File your 2008-2009 FAFSA before the priority date of March 1. When you file, answer "yes" to question #26, which asks if you are interested in work study. If you have already received your award information and you were not awarded work study, contact your counselor to inquire about the availability of funds.
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