Instructions/Deadlines
In order to be considered for need-based financial aid, first-year undergraduate students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Mount St. Mary's Financial Aid Application.  You are encouraged to complete both applications via the internet.  If you are not able to apply on-line, instructions on how to obtain paper applications follow.

Returning students as well as all graduate and non-traditional students need only to file the FAFSA application unless they have extenuating circumstances, such as a change in family income, educational expenses for younger siblings, etc.  Students with these situations should also submit the MSM application.

The College's priority deadline to receive both applications is March 1. In order to meet this deadline, families should submit their FAFSA not later than February 15. Maryland residents must file the FAFSA so that it is received by March 1 to be eligible for state funds.

(NOTE: The instructions below are for the 2009-10 academic year.  Students applying for aid for the Spring, 2009 semester should complete the 2008-09 FAFSA and contact the Financial Aid office directly with any extenuating circumstances.)

FAFSA
Apply on-line:  The 2009-10 FAFSA can be filed at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1, 2009.  Mount St. Mary's Title IV School Code is 002086.
Paper application:  To request a paper FAFSA, call 1-800-4FEDAID (433-3243), or download a .pdf version at www.fsa.ed.gov.  The .pdf form can be completed and mailed to the processing center.  Processing time for paper FAFSA's can be up to 3-4 weeks; thus, you should submit the form no later than February 1.

Mount St. Mary's Financial Aid Application
Apply on-line:  Click here for the MSM on-line application.  This form must be completed in one sitting. If you wish to preview the information requested on the form, you should print out a paper application below before going to the on-line form.
Paper Application:  To obtain a paper copy of the Mount St. Mary's Financial Aid Application, call the MSM Financial Aid Office, or click here to download a .pdf version. 

If you experience any difficulties in submitting the application, please call the Mount St. Mary’s Financial Aid Office at 1-800-448-4347 ext. 2 or email finaid@msmary.edu. Our office hours are 9-to-5 Monday thru Friday. We will attempt to get back to you during these times.