Office of Student Financial Aid

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We are committed to providing students from all backgrounds with pathways to accessible and affordable education by opening doors for talent and promise.<br><br />  </p> </div> </div> <div class="divider-hr-5 paragraph paragraph--type--divider paragraph--view-mode--default"> <hr/> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--rich-text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><strong>The University of Maryland has launched a new investment in need-based financial aid, the Terrapin Commitment program, which will provide up to $20 million annually for students from the state of Maryland.</strong></p> <p>The goal of the Terrapin Commitment program is to reduce the gap between a student鈥檚 total financial aid package and the cost of an education. The program began in January 2023 ensuring that tuition and fees are fully covered for Pell eligible, in-state students who are enrolled full-time and have unmet financial need. <a href="https://financialaid.umd.edu/terrapin-commitment">Learn more>></a> </p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile-group paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-tiles field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/my-finaid-account">My FinAid Account</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Your FinAid account is where you can check the status of any aid and/or offers, find disbursement information and learn more about entrance and exit counseling. </p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources-policies">Popular FAQs</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Check out these popular FAQs to get answers to your financial aid and billing questions:</p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/resources-policies/billing-faqs">Billing FAQs</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/resources-policies/financial-aid-faqs">Financial Aid FAQs</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/resources-policies/loans-faqs">Loan FAQs</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/financial-aid-process">Financial Aid Process</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Understanding the financial aid process is critical in setting realistic expectations. We are committed to providing you with helpful information and resources that can assist in making your investment in a UMD education affordable.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/types-aid">Types of Aid</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Types of aid can be classified as either need-based, meaning you and your family are not able to cover educational expenses,  or non-need based, which generally refers to aid you receive based on merit or qualification. </p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Convenient Resources</div> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Stay on track by taking advantage of these convenient resources:</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/resources-policies/verification-process">Verification Process</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/important-dates">Important Dates</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/resources-policies/helpful-links">Helpful Links</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/summer-aid">Summer Aid</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tile paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa">Apply for Aid Now</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>The <a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" rel="noopener" target="_blank">2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available</a>. The University of Maryland, College Park school code is <strong>002103</strong>. For an overview of the process, please watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnlIfUPbq1k" rel="noopener" target="_blank">2024-2025 FAFSA Walkthrough Video</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="divider-hr-5 paragraph paragraph--type--divider paragraph--view-mode--default"> <hr/> </div> <div class="divider-hr-5 paragraph paragraph--type--divider paragraph--view-mode--default"> <hr/> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </section> <aside class="col-md-4" role="complementary"> <div class="region region-sidebar-second"> <div class="region-inner"> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockalerts-alerts-homepage clearfix" id="block-views-block-alerts-alerts-homepage"> <div class="form-group"><div class="view view-alerts view-id-alerts view-display-id-alerts_homepage js-view-dom-id-4e58d6e2a0f770411af8fa824665aece040739090b38d9dd0180d4106c7b06a5"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row"><article class="alert-color alert-color-red alert"> <div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>The 2025-26 FAFSA is now<strong> <a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" rel="noopener" target="_blank">live</a></strong>. Please complete the application by UMD's 2025-26 FAFSA filing priority deadline,  <strong>March 1, 2025</strong>.  UMD's school code is <strong>002103</strong>. </p> <p>2025-26 Students/families FAFSA Resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Federal Student Aid Estimator</a></li> <li><a href="https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents" rel="noopener" target="_blank">"Who's the Parent on the FAFSA Form?" Wizard</a></li> <li><a href="https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/creating-your-account" rel="noopener" target="_blank">"Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account" page</a></li> <li><a href="https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/pro-tips" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pro Tips for Completing the FAFSA Form</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FederalStudentAid" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: FAFSA Videos</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources Available:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3YFp6tNAqw" rel="noopener" target="_blank">FAFSA 2025-2026 Walkthrough Video</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"><article class="alert-color alert-color-gray alert"> <div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><strong>UPDATE:</strong></p> <p>As news about the Executive Order from March 20, 2025, regarding the U.S. Department of Education continues to evolve, it is important to know that the University of Maryland is monitoring how it may impact members of our community. Based on initial assessment, this Executive Order does not impact Federal financial aid programs such as Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans.</p> <p>As we learn more about the Executive Order, our staff in Academic Affairs, Undergraduate Admissions, and the Office of Student Financial Aid will closely monitor any impacts on our community.  As ever, UMD remains committed to serving our students and providing world-class, accessible, and affordable higher education.</p> <p>We appreciate your patience during this time. <br><br />  </p> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"><article class="alert"> <div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p class="text-align-center"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="50%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S_kRt7dTU3c" width="75%"></iframe></p> <p class="text-align-center"><a 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