Catherine M. Brinkley Fund

This fund provides interest-free loans to students who are natives or residents of Maryland pursuing majors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Students may download the following PDF Application:

Brinkley Fund Application

or pick up a hard copy in room 0108 Symons Hall. The Office of Financial Aid determines eligibility and award distribution. An application must be submitted each year by June 1. Loan terms are:

Amount is not to exceed the limit on financial need determined by your FAFSA application.
Repayment begins 9 months after ceasing to be at least a half-time student at the University of Maryland and ending 10 years later.
Monthly payments for the first two years of repayment will be $25.
The remaining payments will be fully amortized over the final eight years.
If the loan is not paid in full by 10 years, a 5% annual finance charge will be assessed on the unpaid balance.
Revenue from loan repayments will be returned to this fund to assist other students in achieving their academic goals.

For more information, contact Tim Lapanne

Last updated: 10/14/2009