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UMBC offers a range of financial aid and payment options so that all students may benefit from a UMBC education. Financial aid can come in the form of grants, work study, student loans, parent loans, scholarships and other awards.
Staff are available to assist you during all regular business hours — Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Feel free to browse our Frequently Asked Questions, email, call, or visit our office. All this and more can be found by visiting our contact page!
Mission Statement
The UMBC Office of Student Financial Wellness and Assistance empowers students to achieve academic and personal success by promoting financial well-being through inclusive, student-centered support. We provide comprehensive financial assistance, education, and guidance—from pre-enrollment through graduation and beyond—helping students navigate the complexities of college funding, build lifelong financial skills, and overcome financial barriers. Through proactive outreach, collaborative partnerships, and a commitment to equity and holistic wellness, we strive to ensure every student has the resources and confidence to thrive at UMBC and beyond.
2026-2027 Financial Aid
It’s not too late, the 2026-2027 FAFSA application remains available for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. Be sure to include UMBC School code 002105.
Provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or (OBBBA) are effective with the 2026-2027 academic year. For a summary of changes, visit our OBBBA resource page.
Financial Aid Disbursement
For all disbursements, if your financial aid exceeds the balance due on your account, you may be expecting a refund. Refunds are processed by SBS typically within 1-2 days of disbursement. You can find more information regarding your refund method or the status of a refund with SBS.
You can find a full list of disbursement dates on our calendar below.
If there are any adjustments to your financial aid award, you will receive a notification on myUMBC.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Visit our FAQ Page today to get quick, easy-to-understand answers to the most common questions you have regarding financial aid.
Profile Sharing
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records by limiting the disclosure of such records. Students may grant other individuals access to their account information via the Profile Sharing feature in myUMBC. It is a student’s responsibility to share their profile with anyone they would like to receive information about their financial aid and billing.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – Reporting
Remember…
FAFSA School Name: UMBC
FAFSA School Code: 002105
Financial Aid Processing:
All documents received are logged and linked to your financial aid record. myUMBC Alerts will disappear within two (2) business days of receipt. Processing of financial aid documents may take up to four (4) weeks. You should expect that processing times may approach this limit during high-volume periods, such as the start of each term, add/drop, and admissions deadlines. Please continue to monitor your myUMBC account for correspondence or requests from our office and staff.
Our current processing time is up to four (4) weeks from the date your last required document is received.
To see a list of requirements, view your Alerts via your myUMBC account. >>
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