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Scholarships

Overview

While the Academy offers Federal Student Aid (FSA), students may apply for outside award scholarships and grants. The Academy welcomes any outside awards which may be used to help defray the Cost of Attendance.  

In addition, students who possess 529 College Savings...

Types of Aid

Financial Aid Award Types

Students enrolled at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) are eligible to apply for Federal Student Aid (FSA), which is also known as Title IV Financial Aid.  Students are also encouraged to apply for other grants and scholarships.

Federal Pell Grant...

Apply for Aid

Financial Aid Process for current Midshipmen and Appointees

Cost of Attendance

A Midshipman's Cost of Attendance (COA) will vary by class year and the number of terms on campus during a given academic year. The COA includes three types of expenses: Midshipman Fees, Other Out of Pocket Expenses, and Cost Allowances for Financial Aid...

Financial Aid

Overview

While enrolled at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) the Federal Government provides tuition, room and board, uniforms and textbooks to Midshipmen.  Midshipmen are responsible for the payment of Midshipman Fees and other costs associated with enrollment at...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025