Study Abroad Financial Aid Information Page
Studying abroad, whether for a year, semester, or short-term, is an exciting opportunity to take advantage of during your time at UM. Our Office is eager to assist you with understanding financial concerns associated with going abroad before, during, and after your program. While we cannot offer additional grant or scholarship funds for study abroad programs, eligible students may apply their standard financial aid awards toward approved study abroad programs. There are several program options for UM students. These are organized into the following categories:
If you are not sure who is sponsoring your program, you can find out here.
Financial Aid Processing for UM-sponsored (Maryland-in) Programs
- Students studying abroad through Maryland-in-programs do not need to submit additional information to our Office to ensure processing of their financial aid for their time abroad.
- The University's Education Abroad Office will submit a roster and study abroad budget for UM-in-program participants to the Office of Student Financial Aid for review once the program is closed.
- The Study Abroad Financial Aid Counselor will update the cost of attendance (COA) for participants to reflect the program costs, and will ensure that financial aid is disbursed ten (10) days before the start of the appropriate term at UM.
Financial Aid Processing for UM-affiliated (Partner) Programs
Students studying abroad through UM-affiliated programs need to complete the following forms to ensure processing of their financial aid for their time abroad:
- Study Abroad Financial Aid Worksheet
- Financial Aid Checklist for Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Budget
- Permission to Study Abroad Form (PSA)
The first three forms are available as a single PDF file. You may obtain a PSA from the Education Abroad Office.
Once completed, please submit these forms to the Study Abroad Financial Aid Counselor via fax to 301-314-9587, or in person at the Financial Service Center, located in Room 1135 of the Lee Building.
The Study Abroad Financial Aid Counselor will update the cost of attendance (COA) for participants to reflect the program costs, and will ensure that financial aid is disbursed ten (10) days before the start of the appropriate term at UM.
Financial Aid Processing for Non-UM Programs
- Please be advised that students may NOT apply State aid from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), including Educational Assistance Grants, Guaranteed Access Grants, Delegate/Senatorial Scholarships, Distinguished Scholarships, and all other MHEC programs, towards non-UM programs.
- Student studying abroad through UM-affiliated programs need to complete the following forms to ensure processing of their financial aid for their time abroad:
- Study Abroad Financial Aid Worksheet
- Financial Aid Checklist for Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Budget
- Permission to Study Abroad Form (PSA)
The first three forms are available as a single PDF file. You may obtain a PSA from the Education Abroad Office.
- Once completed, please submit these forms to the Study Abroad Financial Aid Counselor via fax to 301-314-9587, or in person at the Financial Service Center, located in Room 1135 of the Lee Building.
- OSFA will use the information provided on these forms to submit a Consortium Agreement to the host program, in order to have your enrollment status there confirmed. Please be advised that any financial aid for which you are eligible cannot be disbursed until your enrollment has been confirmed by the host program.
Please review our FAQ's about financial aid processing for studying abroad if you have additional questions.
- If you would like to meet with the Study Abroad Financial Aid Counselor, you can schedule an appointment
by calling 301-314-9000, and selecting Option #1.
If you are in need of additional financial aid for your program, you may wish to consider study abroad scholarships, Direct Loans, and/or Alternative Loans .