Coppin State University gets our name from our beloved namesake, Fanny Jackson Coppin. She was a pioneer who rose through slavery to transform her life through education. She transformed her life so she could transform the lives of others. Students selected for this prestigious scholarship are expected to follow in her legacy through academic excellence, campus engagement, and community service.

Scholars who will enroll in Fall 2025 or after are subject to the following conditions of the Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholarship: The Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholarship is a four-year, renewable scholarship covering tuition, fees and up to $1000/year in books. To qualify, a potential Scholar must be a current high school senior with a weighted high school cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or above. The test score requirements are an SAT score of 1140 or an ACT composite score of 23*. A potential Scholar must be a US citizen or a US permanent resident.

The scholarship is renewable provided the Scholar completes thirty (30) credit hours during the freshman year, enrolls in the Academic Excellence track via the Honors Program or the Leadership Excellence track, and maintains a cumulative 3.2 grade point average and resides on campus.

Scholars will select an Excellence track during summer orientation. Be sure to visit their webpages to learn more about each track.

Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details at 410.951.3610 or email admissions@coppin.edu.

*CSU is currently offering test optional admission. Other factors including submission of resumes and letters of recommendation may be considered in lieu of SAT and/or ACT scores.

For more details about the Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholarship requirements before 2025, please visit here.

Invest in Yourself, Your Career, and Your Future

College is a big investment, so it is important to know the costs. Financial aid offers are based on a cost of attendance that is constructed using components designated by federal regulations. The cost of attendance is made up of:
 

• Direct Costs: These are expenses that are paid directly to Coppin State University (CSU). They typically include tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meal plans.
• Indirect Costs: These are expenses that are NOT paid directly to Coppin State University (CSU) but are anticipated costs for living and other personal expenses while you are enrolled. Examples of indirect costs include off-campus housing, transportation, and supplies.

The cost of attendance represents the maximum amount of financial aid that students may receive from all sources, including student loans. Actual cost may vary, and some programs may involve additional costs. 

Net Price Calculator

Use the Net Price Calculator to determine your estimated net price to attend Coppin. Net price is the amount you pay to attend school for one academic year. Net price is also known as the cost of attendance, and includes tuition, required fees, books and supplies, room and meal plans, as well as other needed expenses.

To use the calculator, follow the prompts to enter your personal information. It uses your information to determine your estimated cost, based on what students similar to you paid in the previous school year after subtracting grants and scholarships.

Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid

At Coppin State University, we understand the importance of making higher education affordable and accessible. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the financial aid process, helping you explore options to fund your education and achieve your goals.

Application Deadlines

Staying aware of important financial aid deadlines is crucial to maximizing your funding opportunities:

• FAFSA Availability: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–2026 academic year will be available starting December 1, 2024.
• FAFSA Priority Deadline: Submit your FAFSA by March 1, 2025, to ensure consideration for the maximum amount of financial aid.
• Maryland State Financial Aid Deadline: The deadline for state financial aid applications is March 1, 2025.
• Scholarship Application Deadlines: Deadlines vary by program; please refer to individual scholarship listings below for specific dates.

Note: Submit your FAFSA early using Coppin State University’s school code: 002068.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Explore the financial aid options available to Coppin State University students:

• Scholarships

 Explore Scholarship

• Grants

Explore Grants  

• Loans

Explore Loans 

Important Updates for 2025

FAFSA Simplification Act

• The FAFSA form has been simplified for a faster, user-friendly application process.
• Expanded Pell Grant eligibility based on adjusted income guidelines.
   

State-Specific Programs

• Guaranteed Access Grant: For low-income Maryland residents.
• Delegate and Senatorial Scholarships: Contact your Maryland state representatives to apply

Estimate Your Costs

• Use the Net Price Calculator to estimate your cost of attendance and financial aid package. This tool provides a personalized overview of tuition, fees, and aid.

You’re not alone if you need to borrow money to pay for your education. Many students at Coppin and other universities decide to apply for federal financial aid, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.

The Office of Financial Aid encourages all students to research other funding sources, including federal, state, local, private, and public grants, scholarships, student employment, as well as employer tuition assistance. We keep a database of scholarships and other funding, but it’s just as important for you to do your own research.

What all student borrowers should know

Working with student borrowers, our office has a lot of experience understanding what every student borrower needs to know. The biggest point to remember is that you must repay federal student loans. When you don’t repay a loan in repayment, it can put your loan in default.

The federal government does any and everything to get federal monies loaned to borrowers, and are well within their rights to seize your tax refund, garnish wages, and place liens on your property—all of which can damage your credit. Read on to learn how you can make smart decisions about your federal financial aid.

Get Started on Your Financial Aid Process

Applying for federal financial aid begins with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Coppin uses the FAFSA to determine which students get federal financial aid, and how much they receive. Remember, completing the FAFSA is the first step for any student to be considered for federal financial aid, including grants, loans, work study and some scholarships.

The FAFSA school code for Coppin State University is 002068.

Start Your FAFSA

What every student and family needs to know to complete your FAFSA:

Student and families often complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. 

Step 1. Get your Federal Student Aid (FSA) User ID

Your FSA User ID is a username and password that acts as your login information and legal signature for federal financial aid applications, and online forms, like the FAFSA. Parents must create an FSA User ID if completing a FAFSA for a dependent. Any student applying for federal financial aid in their own name must have an FSA User ID. Create or look up your FSA User ID online through the Office of Federal Student Aid.

The FAFSA school code for Coppin State University is 002068.

Step 2. Collect all documentation required to complete the FAFSA

Remember, the documentation you need for your FAFSA is based on your dependency status. If you are a dependent, you must submit the required income documentation for your parents or legal guardians. If you are married, you’ll also need to submit your spouse’s income information in addition to your own.

Prepare to have these documents ready when completing your FAFSA:

• Social Security number (for you and your parents, depending on dependency status)
• Driver’s license number
• Alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen)
• W2 forms (if you earned income, and did not file taxes)
• Federal Tax Transcript or Tax Return for the year you’re applying for aid. We encourage you to use the IRS Data Retrieval tool to automatically transfer your Federal Tax Return into your FAFSA.

Note: Some accepted tax forms include the IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ, or Tax Return for Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau.

Step 3: Complete, sign, and submit your FAFSA

The FAFSA is free to complete and never requires you to pay. Enter your FSA User ID to electronically sign your FAFSA before you submit.

What happens after I complete the FAFSA?

1. After submitting your FAFSA, you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). This report comes via the email you put on your FAFSA or through the mail. Your SAR shows your eligibility for Pell and Subsidized federal loans. It may also say you’ve been selected to confirm your FAFSA information through Verification.
2. Coppin receives your SAR electronically via an Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) after it processes.
3. Your SAR report might indicate you’ve been selected to verify your FAFSA information. If this happens, Coppin’s Office of Financial Aid (OFA) notifies you about next steps, which may include you (and/or your parents) submitting Federal Tax Transcripts, Verification Worksheets, or any other documentation needed to finish your financial aid process. Learn what your next steps are when selected for Verification.
4. Coppin’s OFA determines your eligibility for financial aid and notifies you once your file is complete.

Find Your Financial Aid Fit

Coppin State University prides itself on being recognized nationally for transforming the lives of students from all socio-economic backgrounds through post-secondary education. We are committed to providing guidance on all forms of funding to finance your education and will take your request under review.

There are various types of financial aid. Financial aid is inclusive of grants (gift aid), scholarships (grant or payment awarded based on merit, athletic or other achievement) and educational loans (must be repaid).

Many Coppin students have a combination of grants, scholarships, loans and other funding sources to pay for their college education. Check out some of the available options to help make your Coppin education a reality.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based financial aid program that provides undergraduate and graduate students part-time employment opportunities, allowing students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. FWS jobs are regular paid positions emphasizing employment in civic education and work related to your course of study whenever possible. Job opportunities can be on campus or off campus. Off campus positions will usually be a private nonprofit organization or a public agency, and the work performed must be in the public interest.

To become eligible for an FWS or SEP award, students must:

• Complete the FAFSA
• Be eligible to receive federal financial aid and have unmet need
• Stay enrolled in 6 or more credit hours

To maintain FWS eligibility, students must:

• Complete all personnel paperwork (e.g., I-9, W-4, Form 52, etc.) before starting employment
• Work no more than 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters
• Stay enrolled in 6 or more credit hours in a degree-seeking program during FWS or Student Employment Program (SEP) opportunities
• Submit timely accurate timesheets
• Not exceed the FWS or SEP award

Private Loans

Private student loans (also known as alternative loans) are non-federal loans, made by a lender such as a bank, credit union or state agency. Federal student loans include many benefits (such as fixed rates, income-based repayment plans, and loan forgiveness plans) not typically offered by private loans. In many cases, private loans may be more expensive than Federal student loans. A student should NEVER consider borrowing from a private loan program until they have exhausted all their Federal Direct Loan options first.

• Dependent Undergraduate students applying for private loan financing with a parental cosigner are advised to first investigate the options offered by the Federal PLUS program before applying. A detailed comparison between the Direct PLUS and Private loan programs can be viewed in our Direct Loan Comparison Worksheet.
• Through our partnership with Fast Choice, you can now search for private lenders and loans that meet your needs.

Scholarships and Scholars Programs

Our Coppin Financial Aid Office provides a wealth of information on different scholarship programs. We encourage students to check the website often as new scholarships are added regularly. See our complete list of scholarship opportunities.