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Financial Aid and Scholarships

We want to support your best educational experience.

Finance Your Education

FinancialSmarts@UMBC offers multiple crash courses on making informed financial decisions in your academic journey and personal life.

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Scholarships at UMBC

Incoming first-year, transfer, and international students are encouraged to apply to our merit scholarships that can cover tuition, housing, as well as books and other materials.

Discover Scholarship Options

Have any questions?

We understand there are many factors to consider as you apply for scholarships. Need help navigating the application process? Have any questions?

Let Us Answer Them

UMBC is proud to offer an extensive range of payment support options so that all students can access the benefits of a good education.
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Types of Aid

Grants

Federal Loans

Private Loans

Employment

State of Maryland

Tuition Remission

Special Programs

Who Can Apply

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

Current Students

Graduate Students

Undocumented Students

International Students

Parents & Family

Explore Resources

Eligibility

Application

Cost of Attendance

 

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