Information for New and Prospective Graduate
Students
Welcome to UMBC!
Below is a step-by-step tool that will guide you through the financial
aid process beginning with your application for admission to
UMBC and concluding with the payment of your bill. The links are
helpful to both prospective and incoming graduate students. Be
sure to visit the rest of our Web site for more information that may meet
your specific needs.
Getting Started
- Apply for admission to the Graduate
School.
- Submit the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online after
January 1, but by February 14 for priority consideration of financial
aid. Include our school code, 002105 and retain your confirmation
page for your records.
What's Next?
- Create your myUMBC account
and join UMBC’s online community
- Beginning in April you will be sent an electronic notification advising
you to view your Financial Aid Package on myUMBC. Documents
that are still needed to complete your file will also be listed.
- You must submit the Authorization to Release Information form if any other person will be contacting our office concerning your financial aid.
- Estimate your out-of-pocket expenses by comparing your financial aid
awards to estimated tuition, fees, room and board charges located under
the Cost tab.
One More Step
- Apply
for a loan if
a combination of your grants, scholarships and personal
contributions are not sufficient to cover your costs. Submit
your loan application by the priority date below to ensure
your loan funds will arrive at UMBC in a timely manner.
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Summer session - May 1, 2008
-
Fall semester - June 30, 2008
-
Spring semester - December 14, 2008
After Orientation...
Remember...
- Continue to check your myUMBC for
additional email requests, award revisions, and requested documents.
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