A University of Maryland grant requires the following:
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students
- Be classified as an in-state student for tuition rate classification purposes
- Completion of FAFSA or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by the priority deadline
- Demonstrate financial need
- Enroll full-time (12+ credits) per semester (Fall/Spring)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Merit scholarships provide financial offers to some of the University of Maryland’s most academically talented incoming students. Details regarding Freshman Merit Scholarships and Transfer Merit Scholarships can be found on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.
The Terrapin Commitment program requires the following for consideration:
- Undergraduate students
- Be classified as an in-state student for tuition rate classification purposes
- Completion of FAFSA or qualify to receive the Federal Pell Grant, or qualify to receive the Maryland Higher Education Commission's Educational Assistance (EA) or Guaranteed Access (GA) grant.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Enroll full-time (12+ credits) per semester (Fall/Spring)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
The Maryland Degree Completion Scholarship (MDDCS) is a financial aid program that promotes on-time degree completion. This program is intended to provide undergraduate seniors with additional financial aid to help offset their financial need by covering any outstanding balance owed to the University of Maryland and assist them in registering for their last academic year or semester of college to complete their degree.
- Eligibility Requirements: Eligible students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Eligible students must be in good academic standing, with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher, and have demonstrated financial need based on the current-year FAFSA.
- The MDDCS will be awarded to an eligible senior undergraduate 1st degree-seeking (90+ credits) or the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) certificate program student. The award can be offered for up to 2 semesters (fall, winter, spring, or summer) to cover the eligible student’s outstanding balance owed to the University of Maryland. Eligible students can receive up to $4,000 MDDCS.
- Eligible students can submit an application through Scholarship Universe to be considered for the MDDCS. Once the application is submitted, please allow 7 - 10 business days for your application to be reviewed.
Departmental Scholarships
The Maryland Promise Scholarship Program | This scholarship aims to make a college education affordable for the state of Maryland, and a limited number of Washington, D.C., residents are admitted to UMD.
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