New Student Checklist

▢  Login to MyUMBC or get the UMBC app to get started

              □ Review and Complete To-Dos

              Read Campus Communications

              Grant access to others to take action on your behalf

                             Profile Sharing – Account inquiry access

                             Parent Pin – View e-bill/make payments

               □ Monitor Account Inquiry – review financial aid and billing information

 

▢ Plan Ahead

              Research payment options

                               Financial Aid and Scholarships, Monthly Payment Plan, etc.

               Project your anticipated expenses using the Cost Calculator

               Anticipate your e-bill and know when it is due!

               Look for the green envelope in the mail and select your e-refund option

              □ Cancel financial aid at your prior school

              □ Update you MDCAPS account to reflect UMBC

▢ Explore FinancialSmarts

              □ Visit financialsmarts.umbc.edu for info and resources

              □ Consider completeing the Cash Course-a self-paced tutorial