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FINANCIAL AID
The University is particularly sensitive the financial needs of
it student body. Operating on the premise that no student should
be denied an education solely because of a lack of financial resources,
the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid renders assistance
to as many students as possible in the form of employment, scholarships,
grants and student loans. Qualifying students may receive funds
from one or more of the programs administered by the University
and funded from federal, state, and institutional sources. Since
student financial aid is not automatically renewed,
students must re-apply each year in order to be considered
for assistance.
Since it is the students who gain the benefits of a higher education,
it is reasonable to expect students to contribute to the cost of
their education to the fullest extent possible.
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How to Apply for Financial Assistance
There are essentially two types of financial assistance: need-based,
which is determined by personal and/or family income levels, and
merit scholarships, which are based on special
achievements of the student rather than income.
Students applying for need-based financial assistance from federal,
state, or institutional sources must submit the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for the widest
range of financial assistance. The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) should include the UMES school code (002106).
Students must also submit a UMES Supplemental Information Form. The
priority deadline is March 1st of each year for the upcoming
fall semester. It is very important that all students seeking financial
assistance contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and submit
all necessary forms. Missing the priority deadline can seriously
impact eligibility for financial assistance. Other information may
be required on a case by case basis. If the Office of Student Financial
Aid does not electronically receive information from the federal
government, a hard copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) must be
submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Scholarships, Grants and Loan Opportunities
There are several types of scholarships, grants, loans and other
awards available to students at the University of Maryland Eastern
Shore. Currently, more than 80 percent of all UMES students receive
some degree of financial aid. Each type of aid has its own criteria
and award amounts vary from partial to complete financial aid.
Scholarship and grant awards are funding sources that do not require repayment.
Loans require repayment, usually at a reduced interest rate, and
payments are usually deferred until after six (6) months after graduation.
The following is a listing of current scholarships, grants,
loans and other awards that are available to students.
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GRANTS
Federal Pell Grant
Sources: Federally funded
Award: variable ($400-3300 annually)
Criteria: Award amount is based on a federal formula according
to need and enrollment status (full-time: 12 or more credits, three
quarter time: 9-11 credits, half time: 6-8 credits). Open to U.S.
citizens, residents, and permanent residents. Must reapply each
year.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial Aid
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Sources: Federally funded
Award: variable ($200-$2,000)
Criteria: Available to undergraduates enrolled in degree-seeking
program. Award amounts are based on enrollment status, need, and
availability of funds. Students must reapply each year.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial Aid
University Grant
Sources: Institutionally funded
Award: variable ($50-2,000)
Criteria: Available to degree seeking undergraduates. Amount varies
according to enrollment status, need, and availability of funds.
Students must reapply each year.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial Aid
Diversity Grant
Source: Institutionally funded
Award: Variable ($200 -- $1,400)
Criteria: Available to Maryland residents enrolled in an undergraduate
degree-seeking program. Award amounts are based on need and other
criteria. Students must re-apply each year.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial Aid
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UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship
Source: National Science Foundation
Award: Room, board and tuition
Criteria: Freshman minority student majoring in
biology, chemistry, nutrition, animal science, plant science, mathematics,
or computer science; competitive SAT and high school GPA
Contact: Coordinator, AMP Program
Honors Program Scholarships
Source: University funded
Award: Variable; renewable for three years providing
student maintains 3.3 minimum GPA each semester
Criteria: Admissions to The Honors Program. Priority
given to students pursuing a major in a health/science area.
Contact: Director, The Honors Program
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Award
Source: Thurgood Marshall Foundation
Award: $4,000 per year
Criteria: Entering freshman with competitive SAT
and GPA; must maintain 3.0 to be eligible for scholarship renewal
Contact: Director, The Honors Program
Maryland State Scholarship Programs
Source: State funded
Award: Varies
Criteria: need-based
Contact: A complete listing and information on
current grants is available from the Maryland State Scholarship
Administration (410) 979-5370.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Scholars
Program
Source: University funded
Award: Varies
Criteria: 3.5 GPA and competitive SAT scores. Must
maintain 3.30 GPA per semester
Contact: Director, The Scholars Program
USDA Achievement Scholarships
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Award: Tuition and fees
Criteria: Competitive GPA and SAT scores; entering
freshman; priority given to students pursuing a major in an agriculture
science
Contact: Campus USDA Liaison Officer
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UNIVERSITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
UMES has many partial scholarships from endowments
established by alumni, faculty and distinguished individuals associated
with the University. Scholarship amounts vary each year according
to the interest generated by the endowment. Specific information
can be provided by the contacts for each scholarship.
Agricultural Centennial Scholarship
Award: Varies
Criteria: Major in Agriculture
Contact: Department of Agriculture
Agri-business Advisory Council Scholarship
Award: Varies
Criteria: Major in Agri-Business; 900 SAT and 3.0
GPA.
Contact: Department of Agriculture
The Dr. and Mrs. Imtiaz Ahmad Business Scholarship
Established by business and economics professor Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad
and his wife to assist business students at UMES.
Award: Varies
Criteria: Open to all UMES business students. Candidates
selected on the basis of need, character and scholarship and potential
services in some area of business by a committee appointed by the
Vice and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr.
and Mrs. Imtiaz Ahmad.
Contact: Office of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs
American Hotel Foundation Scholarships
Award: Varies, many scholarships available
Criteria: Must be full-time student enrolled in
the HRM Program. Student notification of eligibility, and forms
providing guidelines for application are available from a departmental
committee. Awards are usually for the following academic year. Complete
scholarship information is available from the Department of Hotel
and Restaurant Management.
Contact: Department of Hotel/Restaurant Management
American Hotel and Motel Association Maryland
Chapter Award
Award: $250/semester (2 semester limit)
Criteria: Must be a junior/senior HRM major with
a 3.0 or higher GPA who has graduated from a Maryland high school.
(Many state chapters have similar AH&MA awards.)
Contact: Department of Hotel/Restaurant Management
American Hotel and Motel Association Statler
Award
Award: $275 - $350
Criteria: Must be a full-time enrolled student
in the HRM program. Candidates are selected by a department committee
that then submits five names to Statler headquarters for final approval.
Contact: Department of Hotel/Restaurant Management
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Scholarships
Funds
Baltimore Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors
Fund
Michael G. Calla Endowed Scholarship Fund
(established by the Cumberland Valley ABC Chapter)
Contact: Department of Technology
Theodore Briggs Student Support Grant
Established in memory of the late Mr. Theodore
Briggs, who started UMES's building construction program and served
as its coordinator until 1975.
Award: $500 annually
Criteria: Sophomore or junior level Construction
Management Technology major in good academic standing who demonstrates
a strong sense of dedication to construction education.
Contact: Department of Technology
Alethia Elps Scholarship Fund
Established in the memory of former Human Ecology
faculty member, Alethia Elps.
Award: $500 (awarded in two installments of $250
dollars) Criteria: Student must be an incoming freshman Fashion
Merchandising major with a 3.0 GPA. Student must maintain a semester
average of 3.0 to receive the second semester installment.
Contact: Department of Human Ecology
Charles Milton Epenshade Scholarship Fund
Established by the Eastern Shore ABC Chapter
Award: $600-700 annually for all ABC scholarships.
Contingent upon endowment interest.
Criteria: Awarded to junior or senior level Construction
Management/Technology student based on academic standing and need.
Students must reapply each year.
Contact: Department of Technology
Dr. Claude Marion Scholarship Fund
Established by Agriculture Alumni in memory of
Dr. Claude Marion, (former Director of the 1890 Extension Program).
Award: Partial scholarship, variable according
to endowment interest.
Criteria: Open to agriculture majors. Award based
on scholarship and need.
Contact: Department of Agriculture
Charlotte Newcombe Scholarships
Award: $50-$600
Criteria: Scholarships given to career women returning
to school to pursue a second career who have completed on half of
the credits toward their undergraduate degree.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid or the
Counseling Center
The Daniel J. Pinkett Award in Mathematics
Established by Mrs. Alice P. MacLeod.
Award: Cash prize given at commencement exercises
Criteria: Recipient must be a graduating Mathematics
or Computer Science major who has excelled in the field, as selected
by the Mathematics/Computer Science faculty.
Contact: Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science
The Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund
Established by the renowned jazz vocalist, this
scholarship is given annually to Music Education majors.
Award: Variable, dependent upon endowment interest
Criteria: Available to upper level music education
majors who demonstrate potential for advancement in the field, as
selected by the Music Education faculty.
Contact: Department of Fine Arts
Henson Leaders Scholarship
Award: One-half the cost of room, board and tuition;
laptop computer and software.
Criteria: Incoming freshmen with a minimum GPA
of 2.5; commitment to community service, demonstrated ability to
act as a positive role model, commitment to positive values, interest
in developing leadership skills, willingness to devote time and
effort outside the classroom to activities that enrich learning
experiences. Financial need is also considered.
Contact: Director, The Honors Program
Hotel Restaurant Management Academic Scholarships
Award: $250/semester (2 semester limit)
Criteria: Open to incoming freshmen and transfer
students. A minimum 3.0 GPA, or 1000 or better SAT score. The HRM
department notifies qualifying students of their eligibility.
Contact: Department of Hotel/Restaurant Management
Richard A. Henson Scholarship
Award: Four year full scholarship (tuition, fees,
room and board, including books and educational fees).
Criteria: Open to students who have demonstrated
exceptional academic achievements and leadership potential. Complete
criteria are available from The Honors Program Office.
Contact: Director, The Honors Program
Thomas H. Kiah Scholarship Award
Established in memory of Thomas H. Kiah, fifth
Headmaster of the institution.
Award: Partial scholarship, variable with endowment
interest
Criteria: Good academic standing and judged to
have been most effective in the improvement of interpersonal and
human relationships during the year.
Contact: Office of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs
The J. Vinton Schaefer Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Baltimore area contractor,
J. Vinton Schaefer.
Award:$300-$500 annually (variable)
Criteria: Must be upper level Construction Management
and Technology students who demonstrates outstanding potential.
Recipients selected by Construction Management and Technology staff.
Contact: Department of Technology.
The Seidel Award
Established by prominent Salisbury, Maryland businessman,
Samuel W. Seidel
Award: Variable, dependent upon endowment interest.
Criteria: Open to academically talented upper-level
Computer Science (and selected other) majors. Nomination made by
the Computer Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Business faculty.
Contact: Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science
Otis and Dorothy B. Strozier Scholarship Fund
Award: Partial scholarship, amount varies
Criteria: Need-based, student must submit a letter of
application.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid
The Samuel S. Trott Scholarship Fund
Established by UMES alumnus and noted educator
of Henry County, Virginia, Samuel Trott. The UMES Scholarship Committee,
along with the advice and consent of the Samuel S. Trott Scholarship
Committee determine selection of recipient. The recipient
must be a resident of Martinsville, Virginia.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid
Winslow Foundation Scholarship
Award: variable
Criteria: Awards based on academic performance,
personal dedication to the field of Poultry Technology and Management
General Agriculture, or Nutrition and/or financial need. Provided
only to Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, and North Carolina
residents. Applications should be filed by March 1 to receive full
consideration.
Contact: Department of Agriculture
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LOANS
Perkins Loan Program
Open to both undergraduates and graduates who are
United States citizens or permanent residents who demonstrate a
need. The interest amount is deferred until six months after the
student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. The minimum monthly
payments are determined by the amount borrowed. Award amounts are
contingent upon student need (as determined by federal formula)
and the availability of funds. Deferments and cancellations are
available to those students who meet established criteria. Contact:
UMES Office of Student Financial Aid
William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
Open to both undergraduates and graduates who are
United States citizens or permanent residents. Funds for this loan
program are made available through the U.S. Department of Education.
The federal government guarantees these loans. Students must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for
these loans. Eligibility is determined by information submitted
on the FAFSA. These loans must be repaid and the interest rate is
variable with the maximum rate being 8.25%. Both the principle and
interest are deferred until six months after the student ceases
to be enrolled at least half-time or graduates.
Subsidized loans are awarded on the bases
of financial need. Interest is not charged on these loans while
the student is enrolled at least half-time or during periods of
deferment. Award amounts vary based on need and classification levels.
Annual maximum amounts are as follows: freshman - $2625; sophomore
-$3500; juniors/senior - $5500.
Unsubsidized loans are not need-based. Interest
is charged on this loan while the student is attending school and
also during grace periods and deferments. Annual maximum loan amounts
are as follows: Dependent undergraduate: freshman
- $2625; sophomore - $3500; junior/senior - $5500. Independent
undergraduate: freshman - $6625 (only $2625 of this amount
may be subsidized loans); sophomore - $7500 (only $3500 of this
amount may be in subsidized loans): junior/senior - $10,500 (only
$5500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans). Graduate:
$18,500 (only $8,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans).
All first borrowers at UMES must attend loan counseling. Loan
funds will not be credited to first time loan borrowers' student accounts until 30 days after the semester begins. An origination
fee of 3% of the loan is deducted from all William D. Ford Direct
Student Loans.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
This loan is for parents of dependent students
who wish to borrow to help pay for their child’s education.
Applicants must be United States Citizens or permanent residents
and the student must be in a degree program. Parents may borrow
up to budget (as determined by the UMES Office of Student Financial
Aid) for each student who is enrolled at least half-time. The parent
must not be in default of any student loan and the student must
maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the policies
of the Office of Student Financial Aid. An insurance premium of
up to 4% of the loan principal is charged and deducted for each
disbursement. Repayment for both the loan and interest begins sixty
(60) days after disbursement. The lender may defer the principal
if requested.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are many opportunities available for students
to work part-time on the UMES campus. Work schedules are centered
around the student’s class schedule for the semester with a
maximum of twenty (20) hours per workweek. Like scholarships, funding
is generated from many sources, therefore, pay rates and procedures
may vary.
College Worship Program: - This is a state-funded
program that employs students in various departments of the University.
Student job opportunities depend on the availability of state funds.
Hourly wage rates vary according to job duties and department,
but are at or above minimum wage.
Contact: UMES Office of Human Resources
College Work-Study Program: - This is a
federally funded need based, program open to U.S. citizens or permanent
resident who meet financial need guidelines and the priority deadline.
Awards are based on need and availability of funds. Students are
placed both on and off campus. (Off-campus sites are at a public
or private non-profit agency with which the University has entered
into an agreement). The rate of pay is at or above minimum wage.
An award amount is granted and students earn payment work up to
twenty (20) hours per week, however, most awards average seven (7)
to ten (10) hours per week.
Contact: UMES Office of Student Financial Aid
Resident Assistant Program: - The Office
of Residence Life regularly hires student assistants for the residence
halls. This employment offers stipends that are deposited into student's
account with the University. Entry level payment is to equal approximately
the housing cost each semester (this does not include meal costs).
To qualify, a student must live in a residence hall for at least
one semester and file a FAFSA. Selections are made by the Office
of Residence Life.
Contact: Office of Residence
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The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics should be under
separate heading and not under Financial Aid.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a Division
I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
and a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The
University sponsors the following sports:
Men
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
Track & Field
Women
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Athletic scholarships are available to qualified
student-athletes. All full-time students and prospective full-time
students are eligible to try out for teams. Freshmen interested
in participating must be cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse prior
to competition. Students can secure the proper forms at their high
school counselors’ office or by contacting the Compliance Coordinator
on campus. Continuing students must meet university progress requirements
before being allowed to participate.
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement
The Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics has a long history of excellence in promoting athletic
competition, academic achievement and personal development in a
supportive environment. The Department strives to maintain this
legacy by producing championship caliber teams while providing student-athletes
the opportunity and resources to reach their highest potential in
all areas of their lives. The University and the Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics are committed to the equitable and fair treatment of all
student-athletes without regard to race or gender. Emphasis is placed
on opportunities for full participation for women in the athletics
program.
Through team sports, the faculty and staff seek to develop the
student-athlete's interpersonal skills and self-esteem. It is the
philosophy of the Athletic Department that self-esteem is key to
success in any endeavor, and should be fostered in all Departmental
activities. Pride in oneself, respect for teammates, and pride in
the Institution are actively promoted.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics emphasizes academics as the primary focus in any student-athlete's
life, and assists student-athletes in developing a balance in their
social, athletic, and academic pursuits. It is the goal of the Department
to produce graduates who are personally and professionally prepared
to meet the challenges of the future.
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