Office of Financial Aid
Welcome!
Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid at Morgan State University. Here you will find information on the different ways to connect with us as well as the types of financial aid available, how to apply for financial aid, eligblilty, tools and resources for financial success. We are here to assist and guide you and your family through the process.
We are here to help you navigate the application process and explore the options available to help you pay for college. Our office is open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm except when the university is closed. You can visit us in person, call us, or email us.
Investing in Your Future
Furthering your education is an investment. CollegeBoard found that in 2018, the average income of full-time workers with a bachelor's degree was 61% higher than their peers with only a high school diploma. Those with a graduate and professional degrees earned even more on average. You can view more of CollegeBoard's research here.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT!
Contact Information
Office of Financial Aid
Tyler Hall, Suite 206
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
P: 443-885-3170
F: 443-885-8272
E: finaid@morgan.edu
Macy’s Brighter Futures Scholarship 2022-2023
Macy's is on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all, they call it Mission Every One. It's their commitment to use their business brands to tackle the barriers to representation so, together, we can realize the potential of every one of us. Through their people, partners, products, and programs, Macy's is working to create a more equitable and sustainable future -- and empower more voice, choice, and ownership. By developing a partnership with UNCF, the Macy’s Brighter Futures Scholarship will provide 180+ need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 each to African American undergraduate students attending any accredited 4-year HBCU.
TMCF | COVID-19 EMERGENCY AWARD
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and varying partners are proud to offer COVID-19 emergency financial assistance to students attending one of TMCF’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Students selected will receive an emergency award of up to $1,000 for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Funding is intended to allow students to meet their needs and continue their education. Funding is available until the funds are exhausted or until the end of the summer term 2022, whichever comes first.
2021-2022 TMCF | SALLIE MAE FUND COMPLETING THE DREAM GAP SCHOLARSHIP
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution or continuing education program. Two hundred and fifty (250) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship up to $2,500 for the 2021 – 2022 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing, but at risk of not returning to or graduating/ completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.
Morgan State University Scholarship Opportunities Fall 2022
Verification Gateway
We are pleased to announce we have established a partnership with Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process for Morgan State University.
Incentive Grant Application
2022-2023 INCOMING FRESHMAN ONLY: Students may apply for scholarships each semester (Fall & Spring) through the MSU AcademicWorks website.
Scholarships
Click here to explore all relevant scholarships to determine if you are an eligible and competitive applicant, and then apply for as many scholarships as you can.
How to Fill Out the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows students to apply for more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds. Check out this video for info about the FAFSA and the resources available to help fill out this important application. Visit http://StudentAid.gov/fafsa to learn more.