FAFSA Summary

Due to the passing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Simplification Act, the FAFSA is changing for the 2024-2025 aid year to make it easier for students and their families to submit. The FAFSA is now available.

There will be fewer questions on the FAFSA to answer, and fewer requirements overall. Additionally, tax information will be retrieved through direct data exchange with the IRS. The U.S. Department of Education implemented these changes to expand federal aid eligibility and simplify the FAFSA process.

Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 Semesters

Students who plan to attend the University of Baltimore during an upcoming Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 semester should complete their FAFSA form as soon as possible in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you may receive.

Here are some important deadlines related to your FAFSA form:

  • March 1st, 2025, Maryland Higher Education Commission State Scholarship Deadline
  • March 1st, 2025, UBalt priority deadline for consideration of UBalt institutional awards

The 2024–2025 FAFSA form requires 2022 income and tax information.

If you have already filed your 2022 taxes, you can transfer your tax information will be retrieved through a direct data exchange with the IRS. The U.S. Department of Education implemented these changes to expand federal aid eligibility and simplify the FAFSA process.  

Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 semesters
Students who plan to attend the University of Baltimore during an upcoming Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 semester should complete their FAFSA form as soon as possible in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you may receive.

Here are some important deadlines related to your FAFSA form:
  • March 1st, 2026, Maryland Higher Education Commission State Scholarship Deadline
  • March 1st, 2026, UBalt priority deadline for consideration of UBalt institutional awards
The 2025-2026 FAFSA form requires 2023 income and tax information.

If you have already filed your 2023 taxes, you can transfer your tax information will be retrieved through a direct data exchange with the IRS. The U.S. Department of Education implemented these changes to expand federal aid eligibility and simplify the FAFSA process.  

 


FAFSA Form Requirements

Use University of Baltimore’s federal school code: 002102

Avoid Processing Delays
Please fill out the FAFSA form carefully. Mistakes on the form can hinder the processing of your financial aid. Therefore, be sure to take your time and enter information—including your name, date of birth, social security number, etc.—correctly and completely.

Identification Requirements

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Other Requirements

  

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