Scholarships and Financial Aid

Group photo of scholarship recipients and foundation representatives holding signs that read "#Thankyou" at a recognition event.
2024 Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation - CSM Foundation Scholarship Reception

The process of applying for aid can seem complicated and time consuming. We want to make it go as smoothly as possible for you.

UPDATE:  The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.  Apply now!

If you have not submitted your 2024-2025 FAFSA yet, be sure to do so as soon as possible!

If you have submitted your 2024-2025 FAFSA and received your FAFSA Submission Summary: 

  • Check it and make any necessary corrections.
  • Once CSM has it, we will send you further information.

For Credit and Degree-Seeking Students

Take the first big step and complete your FAFSA now! Even if you think you don’t qualify for financial aid or don’t meet the priority deadline, you must complete the FAFSA to apply for scholarships through Scholarship Finder at CSM. The Maryland aid priority deadline has been extended to May 15, 2024.

Policies and Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions


Types of Aid

Grants
Scholarships
Federal Work-Study Student Employment

Loans

For Continuing Education Students

Financial assistance is available through the CSM Foundation for all eligible students enrolled in selected workforce training courses.

A limited amount of financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet certain criteria. Scholarships do not include the cost of books or outside expenses. Scholarships are based on funding availability.

Resources for Continuing Education Students

Scholarship Finder

Do you have financial aid questions?

Check out Financial Aid TV

Financial Aid TV (FATV) provides current and prospective students and families with instant 24/7 access to short videos that discuss important financial aid topics.

Screenshot of financial aid TV videos

Contact Us

Email us at FinAid@csmd.edu

Phone: 301-934-7531

Hours: 

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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