To support the financial well-being of our students, the University of Maryland School of Social Work and University of Maryland, Baltimore offers several resources, trainings, and workshops.
1. Take 2-3 minutes to complete an online, anonymous financial well-being stress scale
2. Review the resources listed on this page 3. Complete an anonymous online evaluation to help us better serve you and understand your needs.
UMSSW periodically hosts Financial Well-Being Fairs for students on the Baltimore and The Universities at Shady Grove Campuses. Financial Well-being Fairs include topics such as
The Office of Student Services (OSS) provides direct one-on-one services for students addressing the many challenges during a student’s tenure. Students may contact OSS directly at Henriette Taylor, Assistant Dean of Student Services HTaylor@ssw.umaryland.edu
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Financial Aid Office helps students seeking support in obtaining funding to finance their education cost. Learn more about Paying for Your Degree.
Supported by the generosity of SSW Alumni and many SSW community members, the Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a $599.00 limited, one-time financial assistance for currently enrolled graduate students who are experiencing a financial hardship due to a sudden or unforeseen event. Criteria, application, and contact information can be found at Student Emergency Fund.
Thanks to the generous contributions of donors and community partners, the UMSSW offers scholarship opportunities for incoming and advanced year MSW students including
The Woodside Foundation Scholarship Endowment in Financial Social Work for Advanced Year Students and The SunTrust Foundation Scholarship Endowment in Social Work for incoming, Foundation Year Students.
The statewide non-profit, CASH Campaign of Maryland, offers numerous financial well-being services that SSW students may wish to explore. These include free tax-preparation services for individuals, families and small businesses, benefits eligibility screening, financial coaching, and a calendar of free financial education classes throughout the year offered through the Maryland CASH Academy. www.caschmd.org The Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness offers low-cost 1:1 individual student loan strategy advising sessions. Online appointment scheduling is available at https://www.mccfw.org/events.
