Financial Aid
FAFSA: Applying for Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, collects information used in determining a student applicant's eligibility for need-based institutional funding and such programs as the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, the Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), the Federal SMART Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Educational Loans, State Grants, and University Grants. Learn more about FAFSA.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is awarded as part of an eligible student's Financial Aid award. A student must remain enrolled for at least six credit hours each semester to continue on the Federal Work Study program. USM supports Federal Work Study positions through both on- and off-campus employers. Most jobs are located on campus at University offices and departments. Available positions cover a variety of jobs. Learn more about Federal Work Study.
Financial Aid Award Status
Students can find information on their financial aid award status through Web DSIS.
Scholarships
USM Financial Aid offices provide a listing of scholarships offered by USM and other organizations. The listing includes scholarships which may require an application, or which may utilize a faculty nomination process. As a general rule, applications are available at the beginning of the Spring semester. Learn more about Scholarships.
Types of Aid
USM Financial Aid offers information on various types of financial aid, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG), Federal SMART Grants, University Grants, Federal Work Study Employment, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Nursing Student Loans, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Parent Loans, Alternative Loans, and the North American Indian Waiver and Scholarship Program. Learn more about Types of Aid.
