Admissions for Students Affected by Hurricanes

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Hurricane Help Poster for students relocating to Maryland

St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomes students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who have been displaced due to Hurricanes Irma and Maria. St. Mary’s College wants to do our part in providing financial relief for those students as they aspire to their college degree.

We are Here to Help

To support you, St. Mary’s College is waiving the 12-month residency requirement and offering in-state tuition to ensure your education remains on track. St. Mary’s College was recently named one the “Best Colleges for Your Money” by Money magazine.

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The College is also raising funds for the Displaced Student Assistance Fund – a special fund designed to support students attending St. Mary’s College who have suffered catastrophic circumstances resulting in their displacement.

How to Apply

1. Follow this link: https://dev.smcm.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/. Select the appropriate admission process, and complete either the Common Application or the St. Mary’s College Application. Application fees are waived for students displaced by the hurricanes.

2. Download and complete the Maryland Out-of-State Fee Exemption Application », and provide proof of relocation from one of the qualifying areas. Documentation includes but is not limited to: a driver’s license, ID card, vehicle registration or other documentation that proves relocation to Maryland.

3. If you were previously receiving financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (240) 895-
3000 or email us at finaid@smcm.edu.

Contact Us

Mailing Address
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Office of Admission
47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD, 20686-3001

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Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, SMCM publishes an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including crime reporting, crime prevention, college policies, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual misconduct. The report also contains the three previous years’ crime and fire statistics for on campus locations, non-campus locations and adjacent public property.

For questions regarding information contained in the college’s annual security report or to request a hard copy please contact to Christopher Coons at ccoons@smcm.edu.