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, eligibility, 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.
ScholarshipUniverse is Here!
We are pleased to announce we will begin using ScholarshipUniverse as Morgan State University's scholarship-matching tool for admitted and current students. ScholarshipUniverse connects Morganites to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships. It allows students to create personalized profiles to match them with scholarships tailored to their background, talents, area of study, and other criteria. Available June 1st!
Important Financial Aid dates for the Fall 2025 semester.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal- Friday, November 21, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: You must submit the required SAP appeal and supporting documents by Frday, November 21,2025 or risk becoming ineligible for federal aid for the Fall 2025 semester.
Offered Loan- Friday, December 5, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: If you desire to borrow federal student loans for the Fall 2025 semester, you must accept the loans via self-service by Friday, December 5, 2025. Any federal loans not accepted by this date will be canceled. If you accept the Federal Direct Student Loan(s), please be mindful that a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling is required for the funds to be disbursed. Please be sure to complete these steps as well, if you have not already done so.
Missing Financial Aid Documents- Friday, December 5, 2025
We encourage students to log into WebSIS to review their financial aid checklist for any outstanding documents. Missing required documentation could be preventing the disbursement and/or processing of your financial aid. Most forms may be accessed from the Financial Aid forms webpage. Please understand you must submit the required documents by Friday, December 5, 2025 or risk becoming ineligible for a portion or all of your federal aid.
Federal Work Study Students - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 & Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The last day of work for Federal Work Students is Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Last date to submit a timesheet is Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5p.m.
Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS Loan- Friday, December 12, 2025
Dependent students' parents who plan to apply for a Federal Parent PLUS loan for the Fall 2025 semester or Graduate students who plan to apply for a Federal Graduate PLUS loan, must do so by Friday, December 12, 2025. Any PLUS loan application received after this date may forfeit eligibility for processing due to required processing time and regulations.
PLEASE NOTE: Any PLUS loan application received after Friday, December 12, 2025, will be processed contingent on the application award range being for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, half-time enrollment for Spring 2026, and successful completion of Fall 2025 semester. In addition, funds will not be disbursed until after the Spring 2026 add/drop period.
Winter Aid - Friday, December 19, 2025
Students registering for Winter 2026 courses, may be eligible for certain types of financial aid for winter courses taken toward their degree program. Winter aid applications must be submitted by Friday, December 19, 2025. Please ensure your application is submitted on time to avoid any issues and check your MSU email for processing updates.
Students may be eligible for certain types of financial aid for winter courses taken toward their degree program. For purposes of billing and registration, winter operates as its own term. For purposes of financial aid calculations, winter credits will be combined with fall credits to determine student eligibility. Fall and winter enrollment must be for courses applied toward degree completion in order to be considered in the financial aid calculation. There is an annual maximum that you can receive for each type of federal aid. If you are already receiving maximum aid for the fall term there would be no additional eligibility available for Winter session.
Click the link for more information about the Winter 2026 financila aid processing---> Winter 2026 financial aid information
Need Help?
Contact your assigned Financial Aid Counselor with any questions. We’re here to support your success!
The 2025-2026 FAFSA application will be available December 2024!
Please find below some helpful tips and information to help prepare you for the 2025-2026 FAFSA once available.
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Create or reconfirm your Studentaid.gov Account (Previously known as FSA ID). Every contributor (student, parent, spouse) who needs to provide information on the FAFSA needs a Studentaid.gov Account (Previously known as FSA ID). This includes the student, the student's parents or stepparents (if the student is a dependent), and the student's spouse (if applicable).
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NEW- The Future Act requires all contributors (student, parent, spouse) on the FAFSA to provide consent to share their tax information with the IRS. If the student, spouse,or parent, does not provide consent on the FAFSA the student will not be eligible for any federal aid.
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Future Act Direct Data Exchange (FADDX)- In 2025-2026, the FADDX authorizes the IRS to provide federal tax information directly to the FAFSA application upon receiving consent. Consent is mandatory for transferring federal tax information from the IRS and determining the student’s aid eligibility. If a student or contributor does not provide consent, the student will be ineligible for any federal aid
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- Visit our new FAFSA Simplification webpage for information on other new regulations and processes to receive federal aid.
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
School Code FAFSA: 002083
ScholarshipUniverse is here to help you fund your education!
Scholarship Spotlight!
UNCF Scholarships
UNCF offers several national and regional scholarships and job opportunities. Apply today!
CollegeBound Last Dollar Grants (Baltimore City Students)
CollegeBound works exclusively in Baltimore City public schools using a nationally-recognized college advising model that has transformed the lives of more than 67,000 students. Today, CollegeBound operates on-site in 21 Baltimore City public high schools, providing full-time college advisors, delivering need-based funding through “Last Dollar Grants,” and administering an annual scholarship portfolio valued at $3 million
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.
Winter 2026 Aid Information
Verification Gateway
We are pleased to announce we have established a partnership with Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process for Morgan State University.
ScholarshipUniverse
ScholarshipUniverse (SU) is an online scholarship platform that matches students to relevant, vetted external scholarship opportunities, as well as internal scholarships offered by the university. Available June 1st!
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.
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
School Code FAFSA: 002083
ScholarshipUniverse is here to help you fund your education!