Welcome to UMBC!
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is dedicated to assisting all students in understanding the financial aid process and financing their education here at UMBC.
One More Step…
- Apply for a loan if the combination of your grants, scholarships and personal contributions are not sufficient to cover your costs. Apply for loans by our priority deadline date – please visit Loans for additional information and to see final application deadline dates.
- Please note that in order to be eligible for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) and the Federal Direct Loans (Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS) you must have a FAFSA on file and be enrolled in six or more credits.
After Orientation…
- Review your e-bill through myUMBC by navigating to the “Guide” then “Billing and Personal Finances.”
- Pay your bill prior to the due date and avoid late fees.
- Please note: federal financial aid cannot pay late fees. You can use money you received as a refund to pay these charges.
- Under limited circumstances, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can request a late fee be waived.
- Review the Book Loan process to see if you are eligible.
- Continue to check your myUMBC account for additional email requests, award revisions and requested documents.
- Know your Student Rights and Responsibilities as a student consumer.
Need More Assistance?
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us for more information about the application process, the status of your awards, or to submit documents. At UMBC, students are assigned financial aid counselors based on the first letter of their last name. Students can contact their financial aid counselors directly or connect with our front office staff.