Admissions & Cost

We know that paying for college is complex, but here at McDaniel College, we take the anxiety out of the process by working with you personally from the start. Since most McDaniel students receive financial aid, the Office of Admissions works closely with the Office of Financial Aid to give students the information and assistance they need to support their education. Every enrolled student receiving financial is assigned a Financial Aid Advisor for the duration of their time at McDaniel. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

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You Can Afford a McDaniel Education

At McDaniel, tuition isn’t the only number that counts — because 90% of our students receive financial aid. Our team works with you to find scholarships, grants, and government funding that apply to your situation.

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Financial Support for Maryland Students

Students who are residents of the state of Maryland have some additional funding opportunities. Please note the March 1 deadlines associated with these programs.

Loans

Funding borrowed from the government or other institutions to help you afford college

Federal Work Study

A U.S.-funded program that helps you earn money for school through part-time employment

Your Admissions Counselor

Behind the scenes throughout the admissions process, there is a whole team of people who care about you and are working hard to ensure your application process is seamless. You'll have your own admissions counselor to help plan your campus visit and apply for admission, scholarships, and financial aid. Our Operations staff will make sure all your documents get processed quickly and efficiently. Think of us as your best resource. Helping you make a good college choice is our priority.

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Carroll County Scholars

A Program Made for Young Scholars

Carroll County Scholars is a program for high school students who reside in Carroll County, Maryland, that helps them and their families begin preparing for college at no cost, while making them eligible for a guaranteed scholarship to McDaniel College (participating scholars are not required to commit to or enroll at McDaniel).

Because CCS isn't just a program; it's a promise. Beginning at the end of the 8th grade year, participating students and their families experience four years of educational and impactful programming crafted to support a successful college search.

8th or 10th grade students who are residents of Carroll County are eligible to join the program.
Scholars complete programming tailored to their high school year to guide them through the college prep, search, and application processes.
Eligible seniors who complete the program are guaranteed a college scholarship of $100,000 ($25,000 per year) to McDaniel.
Scholars can compete for a full-tuition college scholarship to McDaniel.

Learn more about CCS

Educator's Legacy Scholarship

For children of teachers and staff at K-12 schools and community colleges.

Military and First Responder Legacy Scholarship

For veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and their children.

Public Servant Legacy Scholarship

For children of full-time, benefits-eligible government employees at the local, state, tribal, or federal level.

Health Professional Legacy Scholarship

For children of full-time health professionals working in hospitals, health systems, clinics, and public health agencies.

No SAT or ACT? No problem.

McDaniel College is proudly test-optional. Students who believe their test scores demonstrate their ability or enhance their application are welcome to submit them. Students who believe that standardized test scores do not accurately reflect the strength of their academic achievements or enhance their application for admission can choose not to submit test scores. In either case, test scores will not be used for the purposes of awarding merit scholarships.

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