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GRANTS

Grants are need-based aid is awarded to a student because that student does not have sufficient means to pay for college.  A grant does not need to be re-paid and may be awarded from a variety of sources, including federal, state and institutional.

A Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate a financial need.  The amount of the grant depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the number of credits for which the student enrolls.  Students must complete the FAFSA to apply for this grant.  All students are urged to apply.  The maximum Federal Pell Grant amount for 2013-2014 is $5645.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need and who receive Federal Pell Grants.  Awards are based on fund availability.  The minimum FSEOG is $200 per academic year.

Rawling Educational Assistance Grant (EAG)

To be eligible for the Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant, the student must have a financial need and be enrolled as a full-time student in a Maryland post-secondary institution.  To apply, the student completes the FAFSA by March 1.  The maximum Educational Assistance Grant is $3,000 per year.

Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant (GAG)

These grants are targeted toward low-income high school graduates who have completed a college prep course or an articulated Tech Prep program in a Maryland high school.  Eligible students must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and a family income that qualifies for the Federal Free Lunch program.  To apply, the student must submit the FAFSA and a separate Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant application by March 1 and have the high school guidance counselor certify the eligibility requirements.  The maximum award under this program is $13,700.  For renewal, the student must continue to meet the income requirements and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  The student must also be enrolled full-time.

Senatorial Scholarship

Each Maryland State Senator selects recipients for Senatorial Scholarships.  Eligible students must demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA by March 1 and plan to attend a Maryland college.  Some exceptions are made if the student is enrolling in a major that is not available in Maryland.  These awards range from $400 to $2,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years.

Delegate Scholarship

Each Maryland State Delegate awards Delegate Scholarships based on criteria determined by the Delegate.  Application information can be obtained from the Delegate for the student’s district.

Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants

This program combines several state programs related to critical shortages in the workforce into one program.  Eligible majors and employment fields will be determined annually.  Both merit and need-based criteria are used in selecting recipients.  The minimum award amount is $1,000 and the maximum will be established by the State each year.  Students are urged to complete the FAFSA by July 1.

Maryland Part-Time Grant

These state funded grants are awarded by HCC to students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at least half-time in degree programs.  The Maryland State Part-time Grant is awarded based on the availability of funds.

Tuition Reduction For Out-Of-State Nursing Students

Under this program, out-of-state Nursing students enter into a legally binding agreement with the State of Maryland under which the student promises to fulfill certain obligations in return for a reduction in tuition costs.  Contact the Financial Aid Office for complete information regarding this program.

Health Work Force Shortage

The Maryland Higher Education Commission can approve a degree program as a Statewide or Health Workforce Shortage Program if the program is a specialized technical program that prepares students for immediate employment upon completion and if there is a broad-based demand for employees in the specialized field across the State.  The Statewide designation allows students who do not reside in Harford County but are residents of Maryland to attend Harford Community College at in-county tuition rates.  Students must declare the Statewide or the Health Workforce Shortage Program as their major by the start of the fall and spring semesters or the winter and summer sessions, and all enrolled courses must be applicable to the major.