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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!

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CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ScholarshipUniverse!

2026-2027 Processing Information

We have started processing financial aid for students admitted for Fall 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year!

All current returning Undergraduate and Graduate students will be awarded for 2026-2027 in mid June after spring grades have been posted. Once spring grades are posted the financial aid office will determine your eligibility based on your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status, classification, and fund limits

The 2026-2027 FAFSA application is available Now!

Please find below some helpful tips and information to help assist you with the 2026-2027 FAFSA application. We are here to support you every step of the way!

  • 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). 

 

  • All contributors (student, parent, spouse) on the FAFSA must 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.

    • Future Act Direct Data Exchange (FADDX)- In 2026-2027, 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

  •  Add Morgan's school code: 002083
Financial Aid Fall 2025 Important Dates

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.

Scholarship Spotlight!

Scholarship Information

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.