Application Guide

Financial Aid

Eligibility

• General Requirements
• Prerequisite Coursework
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Teacher Certification
• More

Application Guide

• Apply for Aid
• FAFSA Online
• FAFSA Worksheet
• UMD Costs
• Estimate Aid
• May/Summer Aid
• Study Abroad
• More

Types of Aid

• Grants
• Scholarships
• Loans
• Student Employment
• Other Aid

Aid Basics

• Credit Requirements
• Disbursement of Funds
• Refund Policy
• Rights & Responsibilities
• Quality Assurance Program

Education Tax Benefits

• American Opportunity Tax Credit
• Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
• More

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• FAQ
• Financial Aid Glossary
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You are encouraged to apply for financial aid even if you think you will not be eligible. In addition to grants, scholarships, and work-study, student financial aid includes low-interest student loans.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your eligibility. Complete the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA as early as January 1. Use the online FAFSA on the Web, if possible. You must complete a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA for each academic year that you plan to receive financial aid.

• Apply for Aid (Overview)
  • FAFSA on the Web (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov)
  • Documents Needed
  • Suggestions and FAFSA Checklist
• Financial Aid Criteria Formula - estimators and calculators
• UMD Costs
• May/Summer Session Financial Aid
• Study Abroad
• Attend Other UM Campus (Multi-Institutional Registration)
• Special Circumstances
• Dependency Status