Prospective Undergraduates
Financial aid comes in several forms:
- Grants and scholarships that are not repaid
- Loans that must be repaid
- Federal and State Work-Study which allows you to earn a paycheck while attending college
If you think you may need financial help to attend Frostburg State University, we encourage you to apply for financial aid using the guidelines below.
How To Apply for Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using Frostburg State's federal code 002072. The FAFSA is available on October 1 at no cost to students. You will be considered for Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, and Work-Study. (Due to FAFSA simplification, the Department of Education is estimating a December 2023 open date for academic year 24/25.)
When you apply for financial aid at Frostburg State, we verify the information you submitted to the federal processor. Additional items may be requested once a financial aid counselor begins to review your application. Any subsequent requests for information will be emailed directly to you. It is important to meet the deadlines and to respond promptly to all additional requests for information.
Frostburg State Code: 002072
Verification Process (if selected)
In certain cases, you may be asked to undergo the verification process, where you will be asked to submit additional documentation to the Financial Aid Office before receiving a financial aid package.
Apply for scholarships
We encourage you to explore and apply for any scholarships for which you are eligible. Entering freshmen and transfer students are automatically screened for several merit-based awards, but not for all FSU scholarships. Frostburg State has many institutional and department scholarships and may require a separate application. New students can apply for FSU Scholarships once they receive their Student ID numbers and passwords to log into the AcademicWorks portal.
Private Scholarships
Conduct your search for private scholarships from September to June of your senior year in high school. See our Scholarships page for more information about where to look for scholarships that might be available to you.
Read Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
Every student who files a FAFSA form receives a Student Aid Report (SAR). When you file your FAFSA electronically, you will receive an email from the U.S. Department of Education stating your FAFSA has been processed. The same email will include information on how you may view your SAR. Review the SAR and pay particular attention to the section entitled "SAR Comments." The SAR comments section will tell you if your FAFSA has any errors that need corrected or if you have been selected for verification. Reading the SAR comments immediately after processing a FAFSA is a good way to ensure that the financial aid process runs smoothly.
Any subsequent requests for information will be emailed directly to you. It is important to meet the deadlines and to respond promptly to all additional requests for information.