The staff of the University of Maryland Office of Student Financial Aid is eager to assist you
It is our vision that no academically qualified student should be denied access to educational opportunities at UMD due to a lack of funds. Therefore, as a financial aid office our primary objective is to assist students and families in planning for and meeting expenses associated with attending UMD. Our primary goal is to award need-based financial aid consisting of scholarships, grants, loans, a
08/20/2026
UMD is a top-ranked school for first-year, full-time undergraduate student retention! 🐢
The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2026-27 Almanac reports that UMD is No. 9 among public doctoral institutions, with a 96.6% retention rate for the Fall 2024 class. This reflects the university’s continued investment in proactive degree planning, targeted support programs and campus engagement.
More: go.umd.edu/2dh9
08/19/2026
UMD has placed highly in two international rankings! 🌎
The 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities has put UMD in the top 2% of more than 2,500 universities worldwide and the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list puts UMD in the top 0.5% of universities globally.
More on these rankings: go.umd.edu/2dh1
08/17/2026
The 2027–28 FAFSA form will be here before you know it. Treat yourself and make sure you have these items on hand.
08/14/2026
Don’t miss important updates. Make sure to check your Financial Portal often.
08/07/2026
Incoming ! Start your UMD journey strong with weekly financial aid tips all summer long. ☀️🐢
08/05/2026
Which path is right for you? Complete the FAFSA® form to be eligible for federal student aid.
Search for eligible schools at StudentAid.gov/fafsa-apply/colleges
07/29/2026
Hey future Terps! Questions about financial aid? We’re here to help, Let us know what you need: go.umd.edu/finaidcontactus 🐢 🐢
07/28/2026
Is your child ready for their senior year? Help them check these items off the list this summer to be ready for the fall.
07/26/2026
Behind every Terp is a strong support system 💛 From FAFSA to financial planning, families are key partners in the financial aid process. go.umd.edu/finaidprocess.
07/22/2026
Hey Terps! You could qualify for more than one type of financial aid. Explore all your options: go.umd.edu/altaidoptions 🐢