News and Announcements

***Important Fall Aid Processing Deadline***

Students who wish to use federal financial aid funds to assist with costs for the fall 2024 term must have all aid requirements completed no later than 12:00pm, Monday, December 2, 2024. 

For federal loans this includes: accepting the funds through SURFS, submitting an Online Direct Loan Request Form confirming the accepted loan amounts, and completing any required Entrance Counseling and/or Master Promissory Notes (MPNs) online through https://studentaid.gov/. 

Students can view any outstanding requirements on the "Home" tab of their Financial Aid dashboard through SURFS. 

Winter Break Closure

The office will be closed for the University Winter Break Tuesday, December 24, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Normal office hours will resume at 8:00am on Thursday, January 2, 2025. We wish all of our UMB students a pleasant and restful break. 

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Our mission is to assist every UMB student in securing the necessary funding to finance their education. We believe in the importance of developing a solid spending plan and making informed decisions before borrowing money for educational costs. Our financial aid programs are designed to support students with academic potential who face financial constraints, ensuring they can complete their education. With around 80% of UMB students receiving assistance through our office, we process approximately $194 million annually from various sources, including institutional grants, scholarships, loans, state aid, and federal programs. Aid packages are based on financial need, determined by FAFSA data and program costs. 

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Commonly Visited Pages

 

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Applying for Financial Aid

How to file the FAFSA each year, who is eligible, important deadlines, how to file, and what documents are needed.

 

 

Accepting Aid

 

Accepting Aid

Accept/decline awards, check for outstanding requirements

 

 

 

Student Right to Know

The  Student Right to Know section provides important consumer information about Title IV aid and compliance.  

 

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Federal Loans

Explore the Federal Direct Loan Program page to access essential information on various federal loan options available to students pursuing higher education.

 

 

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Scholarships

A number of scholarships opportunities are available to students who demonstrate a strong ability to succeed through their academic achievements, community leadership, and service.

 

 

Work Study

The federal government funds Federal Work-Study Employment. It gives eligible students the chance to work on or off campus and earn money as an alternative to taking on loan debt.