Scholarships & Finances
Scholarship information for 2012-2013
An informed student is a successful student. Understanding the financial workings of your college education can assist you now and after graduation. The following links and tools can support you as you become an informed financially responsible student and graduate.
Financial Aid
Find out more about Financial Aid opportunities including FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Student Accounts
Visit Student Accounts to view tuition and fees, payment options, and information about authorizing Financial Aid payments.
Financial Cash Course
Define your finances. Define your future. Visit this informative Financial Cash Course website designed to help you make informed financial decisions throughout your college years and into your professional life.
Scholarship Opportunities
The University continues to expand scholarship opportunities available to our students. In addition to scholarships specific to USM, students are encouraged to explore regional and national scholarships and fellowships to support their undergraduate and/or graduate degree plans.
Read this guide on how to apply for scholarships.
The USM Specific Scholarships
The links below will direct you to USM scholarships that require you to complete an application or to USM scholarships for which you are automatically considered.
- USM Searchable Scholarship Database
- Additional USM College and Department Scholarship Information
- National Fellowships and Scholarships
Most scholarships require the recipient to have a minimum 2.5 GPA (please note that some scholarships have other GPA requirements with many requiring a 3.0). The recipient must also be a continuing USM student who is and will be registered for six or more USM credits during the semester(s) in which the award is credited to his/her account. Make sure to read the criteria for the individual scholarships carefully.
Note: As an NCAA Division III school, USM is prohibited from awarding scholarships based on athletic participation.
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