Financial Aid
It is the goal of the Office of Financial Aid to ensure that all students who are accepted to the Academy are able to attend, regardless of financial need.
Midshipmen attending USMMA receive tuition, room and board, uniforms, and textbooks at no cost. Unlike other Federal Service Academies, Midshipmen enrolled at USMMA do not receive a monthly salary or stipend while on campus. Consequently, Midshipmen are responsible for the payment of Midshipman Fees and other out-of-pocket costs associated with enrollment. These include:
- Midshipman Fees for personal services (laundry services and tailor/seamstress)
- Plebe and Educational Kits
- Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) and Passport
- Miscellaneous expenses and general supplies
- Transportation costs for liberty and leave periods
- Academy-approved health insurance
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The 5 Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
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Use 002892 when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that the U.S. Department of Education shares your FAFSA data directly with the USMMA Office of Financial Aid.
USMMA participates in the Title IV Federal Student Aid (FSA) Programs for Pell Grants and Direct Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Parent PLUS Loans). Financial aid is available for all qualified Midshipmen, regardless of income, and may be used to offset the costs outlined above.
We encourage all families to apply, regardless of income. Filing a FAFSA is strictly an application to determine your options. It does not obligate you or your family to accept any loans offered. USMMA does not offer institutional aid, but all outside scholarships are welcomed. Students residing in states that offer tuition programs for qualified residents should contact the appropriate state office for more information.
Students interested in receiving Federal Financial Aid should file a FAFSA. Instructions on how to file are available in The 5 Steps to Apply for Financial Aid page.
