College of Southern Maryland - Financial Assistance

A college education is a significant investment – an investment in the future.

CSM's Financial Assistance Department provides services for students seeking scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study employment.

If you or your family may not be able to pay for your educational costs, you are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. To do so, you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are encouraged to complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

You must be registered by the semester's census date in order for those classes to count toward your enrollment for financial assistance purposes. Click here to view a list of the dates for each semester.

Important Dates
Jan. 1	Earliest date FAFSA forms become available. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Mar. 1	Priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA to be considered for financial assistance during the academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer).
November 1 for Fall and April 1 for Spring.	If you wish to apply for a Federal Stafford or Federal PLUS loan, your loan application, entrance interview, master promissory note, and all other required applications/documents (e.g FAFSA results, verification documents, etc.) must be received and completed in the Financial AssistanceDepartment

To view specific information about your application or award(s),
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A college education is a significant investment – an investment in the future.