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Contact Financial Aid

Email: finaid@umgc.edu
Phone: 800-888-8682
Live phone support is available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET.

Urgent Requests:
Jay Tinsley, Assistant Vice President of Counseling, Financial Aid
Phone: 844-399-8682
Email: AsktheFADirector@umgc.edu

Find answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid.

These tips and frequently asked questions will help you navigate financial aid at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Tips for Current and New Students

Important factors regarding Federal loan funding:

  • Enrollment: You must be enrolled in at least half-time status to be eligible for federal loan funding.
  • Disbursements: Loan disbursements will be made no sooner than 10 days prior to the start of classes for the session in which you have reached half-time status.
  • Federal Pell Grant updates: If you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, your grant award will be based on your active enrollment registration. Federal Pell Grants will be updated throughout the semester to reflect your enrollment.

FAQs: Financial Aid

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Our helpful admissions advisors can help you choose an academic program to fit your career goals, estimate your transfer credits, and develop a plan for your education costs that fits your budget. If you’re a current UMGC student, please visit the Help Center.

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