by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at University of Maryland Eastern Shore can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at UMES and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$8,642.00 is the typical University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 96% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
As well as scholarships, 92% of freshmen (468 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,246.00 a piece.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
92% of first-year students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (468 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,246.00.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 28.94% | $12,726.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.17% | $11,123.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.27% | $6,399.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.87% | $3,942.00 |
| Income 110k + | 9.06% | $2,791.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
480 UMES undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 96% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $8,642.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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