Graduate Programs

Applicants needing federal and institutional financial assistance to help with the cost of attending a school or program at UMB must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). 

Please note:

  • USFA strongly encourages completing the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov no later than March 1st for priority consideration.
  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA covers the 2023-2024 Academic Year (Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024)
  • Students must complete a FAFSA for every academic year they wish to receive assistance.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based upon enrollment of twelve (12) credits.

Applicants are awarded 100% of the Cost of Attendance with assistance from federal and institutional resources. Institutional scholarships are awarded by the School of Social Work; incoming students may contact Amanda Lehning (alehning@ssw.umaryland.edu), Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, with any questions regarding scholarships.

SSW

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $16,224 $31,368
Mandatory Fees $2,422  $2,422
Books $1,351 $1,351
Malpractice Insurance $10 $10
Health Insurance $4,440 $4,440
Living Expenses* $26,550 $26,550
Immunization Fee $24 $24
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Loan Fees $1,735 $2,525
Total $54,756 $71,890

Shady Grove

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $16,224 $31,368
Mandatory Fees $918  $918
Books $1,351 $1,351
Malpractice Insurance $10 $10
Health Insurance $4,440 $4,440
Living Expenses* $26,550 $26,550
Immunization Fee $24 $24
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Loan Fees $1,331 $2,481
Total $52,848 $70,342

*Living expenses are based on off-campus housing which includes University Suites at Fayette Square. This is based on the standard 9 months.

Sample Financial Aid Award

Blurb about what this is and stipulations that come with this. 

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid

For additional questions regarding the financial aid process, please email University Student Financial Assistance aidtalk@umaryland.edu.