Returning Students

Award Tips:

• Funds are competitive
  
  
• Same award packages are not guaranteed each year
  
  
• Apply by priority award date (March 15) to be included in early award process
  
  
• Respond timely to award offers
  
  
• Keep in mind:
  The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to reduce, or cancel awards based on funding levels, change in enrollment, reduction in costs, etc.

Information Tips:

• Use "SURFS" to view your financial aid award status
  
  
• Know your Financial Aid Counselor
  
  
• Use "aidtalk@umaryland.edu" to get timely response to your questions
  
  
• READ your financial aid email!
  
  
• Contact your Financial Aid Counselor regarding scholarship funding eligibility
  
  
• Notify your Financial Aid Counselor of changes in your financial situations
  
  
• Know your loan and campus funds disbursement dates

Student Loan Tips:

• Use surfs to view your record of all loans borrowed at UMB
  
  
• View the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to track and view your entire loan borrowing history