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Financial Aid Policies

Financial Aid Policies

Eligibility for Federal Treatment of Title IV Aid When a Student Withdraws

The law specifies how the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that you earn if you withdraw from school. The Title IV...

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...

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Financial Aid Process for current Midshipmen and Appointees
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