Tag: financial aid

UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration

Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.

Pera Onal
December 9, 2024

FAFSA delays cause stress for current, prospective UMD students

The University of Maryland received some FAFSA records on Monday after months of delays due to a new application form.

Natalie Weger
March 13, 2024

To honor Piscataway land, UMD must provide free tuition for Native students

It's time for this university to put some substance behind the land acknowledgement.

Isabella Cusack
November 28, 2023

UMD joins effort to increase rural student enrollment

The Small-Town and Rural Students Network is funded by a $20 million nonprofit donation.

Shifra Dayak
April 4, 2023

Maryland General Assembly proposes bill to investigate college savings program error

Throughout 2022, families across Maryland grappled with an error in the state’s prepaid college fund that left hundreds of account holders unable to access the benefits of their savings accounts.

Marwa Barakat
February 17, 2023

FAFSA needs to consider family circumstances when calculating financial aid

To be more considerate, FAFSA needs to consider family circumstances in their calculations

Dhruvak Mirani
December 6, 2022

Expanding Freshmen Connection serves UMD’s mandate

Selectivity isn't UMD's virtue. That's why we have to reform the Freshmen Connection program.

Dhruvak Mirani
November 21, 2022

Here’s what to know about changes to the FAFSA application

The department hopes to have the changes fully implemented by the 2024-2025 academic year, but some changes will be implemented in phases before then.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 18, 2022

UMD announces $20M investment for need-based financial aid

The Terrapin Commitment program aims to cover tuition and fees for Pell eligible, in-state students who are enrolled full-time at the university.

Ilana Williams
October 24, 2022

RAs should not have to choose between financial aid and reduced room and board

Current laws harm financial aid prospects for RAs, and they must be changed.

Rebecca Scherr
September 21, 2022