SMCM Office of Student Financial Assistance

08/27/2025

We know the 2025-26 academic year is about to begin, but remember to file your 2026-27 FAFSA form to renew your financial aid! The form will be available October 1! 👏

Congress gave ED a mandate to improve the FAFSA® form – and we are delivering!

Secretary Linda McMahon has certified to Congress that the new and improved 2026–2027 FAFSA form will launch on time by October 1.

https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-secretary-of-education-confirms-time-launch-of-2026-27-fafsa-form

12/20/2024

Game day is here!

The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available to all students, so make sure you’re ready by having these essentials on hand.

11/20/2024

The 2025-26 FAFSA form is available for their beta testing! If you file now, you do not have to file again after December 1!
As always, if you have any questions or would like assistance completing the form.. please contact our office!

11/11/2022

Have you filed yet?!

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

08/19/2022

👀👀 see you there!!

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01/21/2022

Guide to Scholarships for Future Teachers 📚

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12/14/2021

Need help paying for college? Visit the link below for scholarship opportunities!

Scholarships $$$ Isn't Everything Scholarship A $550 scholarship that exists to help reduce a little bit of financial worry, and to help someone get a bit of time back to focus on the important things. Apply Here Across Cultures Scholarship A $1,350 scholarship to support a student or graduate who d...

10/06/2021

SallieMae is holding a free virtual event for FAFSA help.

FINDING FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE - TIPS TO HELP YOU COMPLETE THE FAFSA® AND FIND THE MONEY YOU NEED


Wednesday, October 13 at 2pm ET - Register Now


JOIN OUR EXPERTS FOR A DISCUSSION ON THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA®). WE'LL SHARE HELPFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION TO HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA® AND FIND THE MONEY YOU NEED TO PAY FOR COLLEGE.
Space is limited, so please register early!

10/06/2021

Just a friendly reminder !!
Call the Office of Student Financial Assistance if you have any questions!

Tel- (240) 895-3000
Email- [email protected]

09/24/2021

SMCM Seahawks!!

Are you currently borrowing, or have borrowed federal student loans?

Maybe you are wondering how much you have borrowed in federal loans, how much eligibility you have remaining? Do you know who your loan servicer is or how to contact them for repayment? Join the Office of Student Financial Assistance for an interactive overview of Inceptia! A one-stop-shop for all things federal loans!

THIS EVENT WILL BE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 4:00 PM
You must pre-register for this virtual event! Please click the link below to register!

Contact Kathryn Ward at [email protected] if you have any questions!

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