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UMBC scholarships do not cover off-campus housing. The funds may be applied to UMBC residence halls and on-campus apartments, including Walker Avenue Apartments. Scholars must notify the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships of their intention to live in Walker Avenue Apartments to ensure proper posting of their awards.
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If you are receiving funds from sources other than UMBC, you should report this information to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships in writing. Private scholarship checks should be submitted to Student Business Services for processing. If the check is written to both the student and UMBC, please endorse the back of the check before submission to ensure timely processing.
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UMBC scholarships apply to fall and spring semesters only. They do not cover college expenses for special summer or winter sessions.
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For Internal Revenue Service regulations that determine whether or not your scholarship, grant or fellowship is tax free, please visit IRS Publication 520 (PDF).
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Most UMBC merit awards require that students enroll full time. Students are also required to maintain a minimum grade point average; the requirement varies by program.
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In most cases, merit awards can be used for approved programs of study abroad. Scholarship recipients should discuss their plans with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at least a semester in advance of the start date of their program.
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No. It is to your advantage, however, to file a FAFSA in the event you may be eligible for need-based aid.
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Financial aid is available for the summer session; however, assistance for winter session is limited to Pell Grant eligible students that meet winter enrollment criteria. Visit our website for more information.
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Audited classes do not count toward the number of credits enrolled for financial aid purposes. If you opt to change your course to audit mid-semester, it may impact your financial aid awards. Please contact our office prior to making any changes to your enrollment.
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