Maryland residents may be eligible to receive a need-based grant of up to $2,400 from UMGC.
University of Maryland Global Campus is proud to award the Ventures Maryland Graduate Assist Grant to eligible graduate students who have completed a FAFSA, demonstrated financial need, and fulfilled all other eligibility requirements listed below.
Recipients may receive a maximum annual award amount of $2,400.
Eligibility Requirements
To meet the eligibility criteria for this grant, students must
- Have a completed FAFSA on file at UMGC that demonstrates financial need for the aid year in consideration (verification must be completed if applicable)
- Be a Maryland resident receiving the in-state tuition rate
- Be enrolled in an graduate program
- Maintain enrollment of at least 3 program-applicable credits in each term of the award
- Meet the requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress at UMGC
Annual funding for the Ventures Maryland Graduate Assist Grant is limited. Not all students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive an award.
Disbursement Timeline
The Ventures Maryland Graduate Assist Grant is disbursed in the 10-day window prior to the session start date of which you are enrolled in a minimum of 3 program applicable credits. Changes to your enrollment after disbursement for the term may result in a cancellation of your disbursed Ventures Maryland Graduate Assist Grant. You are responsible for any balance incurred as a result of the cancellation.
Grant Exclusions
- Students may not receive the Ventures Maryland Graduate Assist Grant in the same term in which they have received a UMGC President’s Grant.
Grant Details
Eligible students will be automatically selected and awarded the grant until the annual funding allocation is exhausted. If additional funding becomes available throughout the aid year, awards will be made to additional students.
Selected recipients will see the grant as part of their financial aid offer and in the MyUMGC Student Portal. Eligible students may receive these grant funds in each term they enroll. Funds cannot be transferred from one term to another.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA as early as possible each year when it becomes available.
