McDaniel College Financial Aid

Wishing you a stress-free finals week, you got this!💚

Lions Club International would like to offer McDaniel students a chance to apply for a scholarship and are currently accepting applications. This is a one-time award of $2,000.00 that will be given to an undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in American Sign Language or a student showing an interest in ASL studies by being enrolled in an ASL course at McDaniel College for the fall 2022 term. The deadline for this scholarship is June 1st, 2022, so for more information or an application, please contact our office.

To better get to know our student workers, we wanted to play two truths and a lie; do you think you can spot the lie?
2 truths and a lie:
1. she loves to eat new foods
2. she is salvadoreña
3. she has no siblings

To better get to know our student workers, we wanted to play two truths and a lie; do you think you can spot the lie?
2 truths and a lie:
1. He is minoring in philosophy
2. He is a musician
3. His hates chocolate

Join the Financial Aid Team tomorrow in the Forum to talk about the necessary steps to take before you graduate.

To better get to know our student workers, we wanted to play two truths and a lie; do you think you can spot the lie?
2 truths and a lie:
1. She is the President of the Progressive Student Union
2. She is the youngest of her immediate family
3. She loves bugs

In order be eligible for financial aid in the summer, you must meet the following requirements:
-Be registered for at least 6 credit hours during the summer session
-Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards at the end of the current spring semester
-Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant AND/OR have remaining Subsidized or Unsubsidized loan eligibility
Be enrolled only in classes offered as part of your program of study
Please be aware that McDaniel Institutional Scholarships and Grants CANNOT be used towards the cost of summer courses, additionally the Financial Aid office can only process aid for summer courses taken at McDaniel College.

Our Presidential Inauguration marks an inspiring new chapter in the proud history of McDaniel College! Take part in this historic event as President Julia Jasken is officially installed as McDaniel College's 10th president on April 9, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

Our Presidential Inauguration marks an inspiring new chapter in the proud history of McDaniel College! Take part in this historic event as President Julia Jasken is officially installed as McDaniel College's 10th president on April 9, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

We invite you to share stories of the students in your office to celebrate all of the hard work and accomplishments of student employees over the last year

If you have not done so already, follow this link:
https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/

If you have never taken out federal direct student loans, then you do not need to complete this task.

Another successful Admitted Student Day in the books! If you weren’t able to join us this time, be sure to sign up for our third and final ASD next Sunday, April 3rd! 💚

The Department of Education will request FAFSA verification from about 1 in 5 students nationally. Check out these tips in case you get selected!

Update: Lions Club International would like to offer McDaniel students a chance to apply for a scholarship and are currently accepting applications. This is a one-time award of $2,000.00 that will be given to an undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in American Sign Language or a student showing an interest in ASL studies by being enrolled in an ASL course at McDaniel College. The deadline for this scholarship is April 9th, 2022, so for more information or an application, please contact our office.

The American Association of School Personnel Administrators is offering a $3,500 scholarship to assist a minority candidate seeking his/her initial teaching certification endorsement. Candidates will be eligible for the award if they are in their final year of completing certification/endorsement requirements, including student teaching if applicable. The deadline to submit the necessary documents is May 31st, 2022; to learn more about about how to apply visit the link below:
https://www.aaspa.org/leon-bradley-scholarship

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is offering McDaniel students the chance to apply for the Harold Glen and Audrey G. Benson Trumpower Foundation scholarship. This scholarship is open to Carroll County residents who are enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year institution. For more information and an application visit:
https://www.frederickcountygives.org/Grants-Scholarships/Trumpower-Scholarship-Fund

Changes in your housing status may affect your financial aid package, so before making any final decisions—either on or off-campus— make sure to contact your financial aid specialist. Please review all our policies at:
https://www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/cost-financial-aid/financial-aid-policies

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is an essential component of receiving federally funded financial aid. As a student, you should be making sure that you are meeting SAP requirements each semester in order to remain eligible for federal, state and need-based aid. Please review all our policies at:
https://www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/cost-financial-aid/financial-aid-policies

Are you in need of additional resources to assist you with funding your education? Head over to our website to review our outside scholarship resources page; link:
https://www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/cost-financail-aid/outside-scholarships

Attention Maryland residents the Maryland priority deadline is fast approaching. In order to remain eligible for state grants and scholarships, you must complete your FAFSA no later than March 1st, 2022. If you have any questions feel free to stop by our office and we would be happy to help; Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm.

Lions Club International would like to offer McDaniel students a chance to apply for a scholarship and are currently accepting applications. This is a one-time award of $2,000.00 that will be given to an undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in American Sign Language or a student showing an interest in ASL studies by being enrolled in an ASL course at McDaniel College. The deadline for this scholarship is March 1st, 2022, so for more information or an application, please contact our office.

Throughout the month of February, the higher education community celebrates Financial Aid Awareness Month, in an effort to provide crucial information to students and families about access to federal, state, and institutional student aid. So be sure to check out our page for updates about financial aid tips, events, and more!

The Financial Aid Team understands how difficult it can be to fill out your FAFSA. So, we wanted to give our students some common mistakes in the hopes that you and your parent/guardian become more informed.

It’s October 1st! This means that the 2022-2023 FAFSA is now open! Make sure to complete your FAFSA for next year to ensure your eligibility!

We have received a lot of inquiries regarding where to make payments on student loans, find scholarships, and much more through studentaid.gov that we decided to host an event! Join us on September 28th to learn more!

Have you ever wondered who the pets are in the Financial Aid Office? Well, we are introducing them throughout the year! Meet Kylo!

In remembrance of September 11, 2001.

We know that some McDaniel students aren’t aware of FERPA and how it protects them, so here is some context that should help you better understand your rights as a student.

Introducing our director, Kemia!

Miss us at today's Coffee with the Specialists? Don't worry! We have plenty more events coming up on campus. Stay tuned for what we have planned next!

Join us tomorrow for some coffee and donuts. Whether you haven’t met your specialist and want to know who they are or have some questions and would like to set up an appointment, we are here to help!

Saluda a tu directora asociada de ayuda financiera

If you stop by our office, make sure you say hello to Dawn!