Dear students,
As you know, the United States Department of Education announced recently that there will be a delay in sharing with colleges and universities the Free Application for Federal Student Aid information, more commonly known as the FAFSA.
I know that not having this information can be frustrating. I share your frustrations, and want you to know that my staff and I at UMBC are working as hard as we can to support you in your continuing path at UMBC. Here are a few important things to know going forward:
If you haven’t already submitted your FAFSA application, I encourage you to do so as soon as you can using UMBC’s code 002105. If you need help or have any questions, you can visit our Financial Aid website to find answers to common questions, or to find contact information for your designated financial aid counselor.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has moved its priority deadline to from March 1 to June 1 for all Maryland residents to apply for state grants. I encourage you to learn more about opportunities for state grants here.
As of today, we are expecting financial aid notifications to go out in May. If you have any questions about the process, we are here to talk with you and help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Financial Aid staff.
Sincerely,
Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Planning
Dear Retrievers and Valued Riders,
We hope this message finds you well. We want to ensure you are informed about our upcoming service adjustments during spring break. We will be closed from Monday, March 18th, through the 22nd. To accommodate our ridership's changing needs, we will implement an interim service schedule on the weekends of March 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th.
Our service will operate on a modified schedule during these dates, similar to our Saturday and Sunday services. This decision has been made to optimize resources while providing reliable transportation options for our community during spring break.
Please take note of the following critical details regarding our interim service schedule:
We understand the importance of reliable transportation, especially during schedule adjustments. Our team is committed to ensuring that your travel experience remains seamless throughout spring break.
If you have any questions or concerns or need assistance planning your travels during this time, please don't hesitate to contact us at 410.455.2454 or transit@umbc.edu.
Safe Travels,
Transit Team
]]>Greetings!
Spring break is here, and we want to remind you to complete your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you still need to finish the application, submit it during break, and be sure to use the "UMBC" code 002105.
Due to the significant number of changes to the new application, there have been some delays to the application cycle this year. Once the Department of Education provides our office with access to FAFSA information, we will begin emailing you to keep you informed of the next steps in your financial aid process.
For now, please visit the FAFSA website to complete the application. If you have questions, visit our 2024-2025 FAFSA Update page to learn more about the changes to the form.
We hope you enjoy Spring Break.