Forms and Resources
Special Circumstances forms will be posted in August 2025.
Additional Resources
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Glossary
Definitions for terms used during the financial process.
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College Loan Code of Conduct
Learn about the guidelines that cover revenue sharing restrictions and call center protocols to protect students from exploitation.
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Title IV Refund Policy
Learn about withdrawing, dropping out, or taking a leave of absence.
Helpful Links
- StudentAid.gov: This website allows students to complete a FAFSA, complete Entrance Counseling and sign the Master Promissory Notes for their Federal Direct Loans, apply for Direct PLUS loans, login to their Student Dashboard to view their federal loan history, find their federal loan servicer information, and find information regarding loan repayment.
- Loan Consolidation: The Department of Education’s website on Federal Direct Consolidation Loans.
- College Navigator: Department of Education website for students considering college.
- U.S. Department of Education: The Department of Education’s primary website.
- MyMoney.gov: The federal government's website dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money — how to save it, invest it, and manage it to meet their personal goals.
- Department of Education Office of the Inspector General: This office conducts audits, investigations, and inspections of education programs and operations.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Education benefits available to veterans.
- Post 9/11 GI Bill: The Veterans Affairs website on GI Bill Information.
- Social Security Administration (SSA): This federal agency flags the FAFSA for Social Security number or name matching issues.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Students may need to contact the IRS if they have problems with their taxes or to get an official transcript of their tax return for verification purposes.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): This federal agency flags the FAFSA for proof of citizenship or proof of eligible non-citizen status.
- U.S. Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW): Federal department offering loans, scholarships, and grants to students in health professions.
- Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program: Application instructions and information on this federal loan repayment program available to nurses.
- Maryland Higher Education Commission: This website lists many programs, scholarships, and grants that the state of Maryland offers to residents of the state as well as some programs to non-residents attending UMB.
- National Student Clearinghouse: Service used by most schools (including UMB) and lenders to verify enrollment for in-school deferment purposes.
- College Board Scholarships: The College Board’s scholarship search website.
- Central Scholarship: Offers interest-free loans and grants to Maryland residents.
Contact
Office of Student Financial Assistance
601 W. Lombard Street
Suite 221
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-7347
TTY: 800-735-2258
Fax: 410-706-0824
aidtalk@umaryland.edu
Federal School Code: 002104
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Schedule an appointment with your dedicated financial aid counselor.