Welcome to the
Office of Student Financial Aid

The staff of the University of Maryland Office of Student Financial Aid is eager to assist you with obtaining financial aid to help you attain your academic goals.

Reminder - Complete your FAFSA

The 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine your eligibility for grants, loans and Federal Work-Study. Our institutional priority deadline is February 15. To receive Maryland State aid, you must complete your FAFSA by March 1st. Our University School code is 002103.

Please complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA by using the prior year data if you are unable to file your tax forms by February 15.

Did you know there's a new tool called the IRS Data Retrieval?

Important Notices

Financial Aid Status

Current and first-time students please Check Your Financial Aid Status Online .

Direct Loan Program Information

If you have accepted a direct loan for the first time at UMCP, visit www.studentloans.gov to complete your required Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note.

Direct Loan Program - PLUS Undergraduate Loans

All students must have a valid 2012-2013 FAFSA form on file before their parent can apply for the Undergraduate PLUS loan. For more information please click here.