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Making McDaniel Affordable

More than 90% of McDaniel College students receive some type of financial assistance — and our financial aid staff is here to help make the process go smoothly for you. We invest over $50 million annually in need-based grants and merit scholarships to ensure that students from all kinds of financial backgrounds are able to experience a McDaniel education. 

 

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Types of Financial Aid

There are many types of financial aid available to students pursuing a degree at McDaniel College. These can include grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study programs. Financial aid specialists at McDaniel College can help you understand the financial aid opportunities available to you.

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Visit Incentive Grant Undergraduate students only

McDaniel offers a $4000 ($1000/year) Visit Incentive Grant to all students who visit our campus in-person or virtually prior to being admitted.

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Scholarships Undergraduate students only

Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on the overall quality of their application for admission, including academic preparation and performance, leadership, community engagement and more.

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Need-Based Grants Undergraduate students only

Need-based grants can be provided by the federal government, the state government or McDaniel College. Need-based grants are subject to change annually when you submit a new FAFSA. 

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Student & Parent Loans

Over 70% of college students nationwide utilize student loans to help fund their education. For many families, student and parent loans are an important piece of college financing.

Financial Aid Deadlines

Oct 1

FAFSA opens for 2022-2023

Jan 15

Spring Payment Deadline

Mar 1

Preferred FAFSA Deadline

Jul 15

Fall Payment Deadline

Aug 1

Final Deadline: Professional Judgement Appeal

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Unlock your Visit Incentive Grant

Visit in-person anytime before you complete your application or virtually before August 1, 2023 for the fall of 2024, you'll receive a Visit Incentive Grant worth $4000 ($1000/year).

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Complete your FAFSA

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA makes you eligible for need-based financial aid from the federal and state government, and from McDaniel.

McDaniel College's FAFSA School Code is 002109.

Complete your FAFSA
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Unlock your Visit Incentive Grant

Visit in-person anytime before you complete your application or virtually before August 1, 2023 for the fall of 2024, you'll receive a Visit Incentive Grant worth $4000 ($1000/year).

Schedule your visit
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Complete your FAFSA

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA makes you eligible for need-based financial aid from the federal and state government, and from McDaniel.

McDaniel College's FAFSA School Code is 002109.

Complete your FAFSA
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