The Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund

• Which collegeThe Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund - University of Maryland Baltimore County Scholarships
• Who can applyTo be eligible for the Stay Black and Gold Emergency fund, applicants must meet the following criteria: •Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at UMBC •In good academic standing with the University, 2.5 GPA or higher •12 credit hours completed •Must have a current FAFSA on file with UMBC (U.S.
• CitizenshipCitizen or eligible Non-Citizen) and demonstrate financial need OR a Maryland One App on file for DACA students.
• CitizenshipUndocumented/ DACA and International students ineligible for federal aid should have exhausted private loan options.
• Who can applyThe Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund provides short-term financial assistance for current UMBC students who find it difficult or impossible to continue their education due to an emergency situation or sudden unforeseen circumstances. Resources for the Stay Black and Gold Fund are aimed at helping current UMBC students continue their education and will support UMBC tuition/fees only. Funding is highly limited and priority consideration is given to students who have taken full advantage of other aid options.
• Who can applyTo be eligible for the Stay Black and Gold Emergency fund, applicants must meet the following criteria: •Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at UMBC •In good academic standing with the University, 2.5 GPA or higher •12 credit hours completed •Must have a current FAFSA on file with UMBC (U.S. Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen) and demonstrate financial need OR a Maryland One App on file for DACA students. International students can be considered without any additional application.
• Who can apply•Must have exhausted all other financial aid options, including all grant and federal loan options. Undocumented/ DACA and International students ineligible for federal aid should have exhausted private loan options. Students with available aid options will not be considered. •Demonstrate a clearly defined emergency or unexpected situation . Please note that failure to clearly demonstrate a financial emergency or unexpected loss of income will cause applications to not be considered.
• Who can apply•Students may only receive one Stay Black and Gold Emergency grant during their time at UMBC . Students previously awarded will not be considered. Students should expect to hear back regarding a decision within approximately 2 weeks of submission.

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10 December 2026

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