Did you know that each year thousands of students do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) simply because they do not think they qualify? Do not assume you are not eligible for financial aid and do not allow the process to confuse you! To help students maximize their free aid, the Office of Student Services presents 2012 Financial Aid Awareness Month.
Attend workshops and events during the month of February to help understand your options for financial aid, how to obtain funds, and how to make the best choices when it comes to funding your education. In order to be considered for all possible Maryland state grants, the FAFSA must be submitted before March 1. So take advantage of these resources now!
Pick up information, including quick tips on financial aid and scholarships at the Financial Aid table near the entrance to the Green Grove Café. Students may also stop by the Office of Student Services anytime for assistance in filling out your FAFSA. Be sure to bring tax returns and your Federal Student Aid Pin.
Plus, when you attend any Financial Aid Awareness Month activities, you will be entered to win an Amazon Kindle! Download the full calendar of events (PDF).
Key events include:
Scholarship Essay Workshop
February 13, 4pm
SG III, Room 2219
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) presents the IN’s and OUT’s on scholarship essays. Find out ways on how to make your scholarship essay stand out!
Scholarship SEARCH Workshop
February 20, 4pm
SG III, Room 3220
Don’t know where to start? This presentation highlights the basics on scholarship search, the Do’s and Don’ts and more!
Borrowing Basics presented by Lafayette Federal Credit Union
February 21, 12pm – 1:30pm
SG III, Room 3225
Learn more about your student loans and understand the basics of what it means to borrow money from financial institutions.
Free Lunch! RSVP required: shadygrove@umd.edu
Veterans Scholarship Workshop
February 23, 1pm
SG III, Room 3220
Don’t know where to start? This presentation highlights the basics on scholarship search, the Do’s and Don’ts and more!
Understanding your Credit presented by Lafayette Federal Credit Union
February 28, 12pm – 1:30pm
SG III, Room 3225
What is credit? What is a good credit Score? Come by and learn more about managing this important part of your personal finance.
Free Lunch! RSVP required: shadygrove@umd.edu
Contact the Office of Student Services or email shadygrove@umd.edu for additional information about any event.
Learn more about financial aid for students at USG here.