In the past 5 years, the CSM Foundation has awarded more than $3 million to more than 3,000 students.
Have you already applied to CSM but have not received your student ID number? Please email askme@csmd.edu with your name and date of birth. If you haven't applied to CSM yet, click here.
Every student must submit their FAFSA in order to apply for scholarships. The Maryland financial aid priority deadline is extended to May 15, 2024.
Contact the Financial Assistance Department at 301-934-7531 for additional information or assistance.
The priority deadline for most scholarships is May 31, but some are due as early as April 15, so apply as soon as possible! This means decisions will begin after that date and continue until funds are no longer available. The committee anticipates decisions will be made prior to the Fall payment due date.
You will need a CSM Student ID Number for your log-in and you will create your own password. To receive a CSM student ID number, you must complete our Admissions Application . If you are unsure of your CSM Student ID Number, you can visit any CSM campus library to obtain a valid CSM OneCard (please bring a valid photo ID). You will receive an acceptance email immediately upon completion of your Admissions Application. If you need this to be resent, please send an email to askme@csmd.edu.
Log in with your CSM Student ID Number and click on Forgot My Password, an email will be generated and sent to you with your password. This is the only way to get your password - it is system generated.
No. By completing the Scholarship Application you are authorizing CSM to review your academic information.
Depending on the individual scholarship requirements, you may need an essay or other documents attached to your scholarship application. You can upload these documents while you are completing your scholarship application.
You will be notified by email if you have been chosen to receive a scholarship.
Once you apply at CSM Online Scholarship Finder, you will need to wait to receive your letter from the Scholarship Committee to inform you of their decision. The Financial Assistance Department at CSM will not have specific information available prior to the Scholarship Committee's decisions. You can access your specific scholarship application information if you log back into CSM 's Online Scholarship Finder to view the scholarships you applied for.
For general questions you can contact the Financial Assistance Department at the La Plata Campus at 301-934-7531 or email at finaid@csmd.edu.