The FAFSA is an essential tool in securing need-based support such as grants, work-study, student loans and some scholarships. Students must submit the FAFSA once a year to figure out what types of financial aid they are eligible to receive.
The FAFSA can be submitted before or after completing a UMD application. To ensure the FAFSA is processed correctly, make sure it is sent to University of Maryland, College Park (FAFSA school code 002103) and include the student's social security number in both the FAFSA and UMD application.
The 2024-25 FAFSA will launch in December, and UMD’s priority deadline for this cycle will be April 1, 2024.
* Complete the FAFSA
* FAFSA FAQs