Financial Aid Procedures & Deadlines for Freshmen and Transfer Students

A complete financial aid packet is automatically mailed to students applying for admission. Financial aid packets for the next academic year become available in late December.

Financial aid awards are offered only to students who have been accepted for admission. However, applicants should not wait for an admission decision before beginning the financial aid application process. Completion and submission of admission and financial aid applications by established deadlines ensures priority-funding consideration.

Financial Aid Application Procedures

Step 1: Application for Admission

Complete and submit your Admission Application.

Step 2: FAFSA

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). MICA FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE - 002080.

Step 3: MICA Financial Aid Application

Complete and mail the MICA Undergraduate Financial Aid Application.

Step 4: Income Tax Forms

Mail a signed copy of Federal Income Tax Return and W-2 statements to the Office of Financial Aid at the address below:

Office of Financial Aid
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

Fax: 410-225-2558

Note:

  • Dependent students are required to submit both parent and student tax returns and W-2 statements.
  • Independent students are required to submit student and spouse's tax returns and W-2 statements.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines

Fall Enrollment Early Decision - Freshmen

December 8 Early Decision Financial Aid Application due

December 15 Early Estimated Financial Aid Award letters mailed

Fall Enrollment Regular Decision - Freshmen and Transfer Students

March 1 Due date for all financial aid forms:

  1. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Due (submitted to federal processor)
  2. MICA Financial Aid Application and Information Sheet (mail to MICA Financial Aid Office)
  3. Parent Federal Tax Return & W-2 Statements (dependent students only; mail to MICA Financial Aid Office)
  4. Student and spouse's Federal Tax Return & W-2 Statements (mail to MICA Financial Aid Office)
  5. Maryland State Residents Aid Application (Maryland residents only)

April 13 Financial aid award letters mailed to freshmen

April 20 Financial aid award letters mailed to transfer students

May 1 Freshmen deposits due

May 10 Transfer deposits due

June 1 Tuition Installment Plan Application due

August 1 Tuition payment due

Spring Enrollment

December 1 Financial Aid Application due

December 20 Financial Aid Award Letters mailed