Financial Assistance
We understand that the ability to fund your education is an integral part of the decision making part for many families below you will find some helpful links to financial assistance options. We highly encourage our students to apply to any and all scholarships they qualify for to reduce the cost of attendance:
(See RESOURCES below for current tuition rates and cost calculation sheet links)
All students seeking aid should submit a FASFA application.
External Grant Funding Opportunities
The Center for Social Science Scholarship and The Hilltop Institute support graduate students through internally and externally funded grants and research projects.
William Averette Anderson Fund (PhD Doctorate Students)
The 2024 Application period for Bill Anderson Fund fellows is now open!
The William Averette Anderson Fund—fondly referred to as the Bill Anderson Fund, or the BAF—is a vibrant nonprofit organization whose mission is to expand the number of underrepresented minority professionals in hazards and disaster research and practice. The BAF is helping to transform the disaster workforce by empowering the diverse next generation of leaders to address the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards among communities of color and other socially marginalized groups.
We are seeking underrepresented minority doctoral students whose research aims to address the disproportionate burdens of environmental hazards and disasters among marginalized communities. We welcome students from all disciplines, including engineering, the social sciences, emergency management, public health, and more. Bill Anderson Fund Fellows receive professional development training, networking opportunities, mentorship, and access to hands-on research experiences.
To apply, visit: https://billandersonfund.org/apply. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 28, 2024. See the attached announcement for additional information.
Co-op and Work Study
UMBC also offers graduate student support through co-op programs, work study, and other arrangements. U.S. applicants should complete a FASFA form when they apply to graduate school.
Students planning to study full time should consult the UMBC Office of Financial Aid for details about the variety of other scholarships, grants, and loans available. Government agencies and other organizations may also provide support to their employees for graduate education. Employees should check with their human resources department.
Alumni Tuition Scholarships
$1000 Alumni Tuition Scholarships and application fee waivers ($50) are available for UMBC alumni who enroll in masters or certificate programs for spring 2019 or fall 2019. Complete information will be available about on the Graduate School website
OTHER RESOURCES:
For current tuition cost information: Tuition and fees
To assist in calculation tuition and fee costs: Cost Calculator
Step by step financial aid for new students
UMBC Financial Aid: [Click here for more information]
Financial information for International Students
Scholarships available through UMBC: [Click here for more information]
UMBC Graduate Assistantships Information: [Click here for more information ]
Fellowships: [Click here for more information]
Scholarship Assistance for Maryland Residents [Click here for more info]