Emergency Financial Support

We hope your experience at UMB is free of hardship, but understand that some students may face financial emergencies. The resources below provide an overview of the options available to students who are experiencing a financial crisis.

  • Submit an Emergency Fund Application through your School/Program. Funding is available to U.S. and international students. Application requirements may vary.
  • Consider additional support such as on-campus employment, mental health support, financial aid advising, and the UMB Student Pantry.

School/Program Emergency Support

University of Maryland Graduate School 

The University of Maryland Graduate School provides the Emergency Student Opportunity Fund (ESOF) to currently enrolled graduate students who are experiencing a serious financial hardship. Fund application is available online.

University of Maryland School of Dentistry 

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry provides the Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is for currently enrolled dental and dental hygienist students who are experiencing a serious financial hardship due to a sudden or unforeseen event that requires additional emergency monetary assistance. SEF application is available online.

University of Maryland School of Nursing 

The University of Maryland School of Nursing provides the Student Emergency Fund to currently enrolled nursing students who are experiencing serious financial hardship. Application is available online. 

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law 

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law provides the Student Emergency Fund (SEF) to currently enrolled students who are experiencing a serious financial hardship due to a sudden or unforeseen event that requires additional emergency monetary assistance. SEF application is available online.

University of Maryland School of Social Work 

The University of Maryland School of Social Work provides the Student Emergency Fund (SEF) for currently enrolled graduate students who are experiencing a serious financial hardship due to a sudden or unforeseen event that requires additional emergency monetary assistance. SEF Application is available online.

Additional Support Options

Financial Resources 

Food Resources 

Mental Health 

  • The Student Counseling Center(SCC) provide short-term, professional counseling and psychiatric services for currently enrolled full-time and part-time UMB students. Services are available in-person or virtually. 
  • If you are experiencing a crisis outside of the SCC's operating hours, you can call the After Hours Crisis Support Hotline at 410-328-8404, option 7.
  • The SCC also provides a list of resources for students who are experiencing a crisis
  • URecFit and Wellness offers individual wellness consultations to help you identity and reach your wellness goals.

Student Employment