Maryland State Aid
Maryland awards over $100 million in need-based grants and merit scholarships through the state's 22 programs each year.
A variety of state scholarships are available to Maryland residents attending college in the state of Maryland. The FAFSA is used to apply for most Maryland state scholarships and must be filed prior to March 1. Application information may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. State grants are considered need-based aid and are awarded to students who do 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.
Often referred to as "Free Community College," information for this scholarship is available through the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Harford Community College also hosts College Promise information sessions to provide a place for parents to learn and ask questions about this opportunity. »LEARN MORE
To be eligible for the Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant, the student must have financial need, be enrolled as a full-time student in a degree seeking program in which all credits are required for your degree, and attend a Maryland post-secondary institution. To apply, complete the FAFSA® by March 1. The minimum EAG is $400. This grant is renewable if FAFSA is completed by March 1 of each eligible year. »LEARN MORE
The Maryland Senatorial Scholarship is offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school. Once awarded a Senatorial grant it is renewable for up to 4 years if a student is a full time or part time student and in good academic standing. Applications are available by contacting your state Senator in January or February for instructions.
These scholarships are offered/awarded through your state delegation for your district, not through your federal delegation, which includes your U.S. Senators. Senatorial grant applications are available in January and February. A Senatorial grant is renewable for up to 4 years.
The Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school. These scholarships are offered/awarded through your state delegate. Current or prospective students should contact their local Delegates for instructions on how to apply. For a list and contact information of your local state senators, please visit http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite Members/District or the Maryland State Board of Elections website. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA©) or for students who are ineligible to receive Federal aid, the Maryland Higher Education Commission One-Application (MHEC One-App) by the established deadline provided by their state Delegate, typically by March 1. The Delegate scholarship is not renewable. Delegate scholarships are not renewable and must be requested in January or February. »LEARN MORE | http://mdelect.net
This grant is offered to students that have financial need as determined by completing a FAFSA/MSFAA. The grant is offered to students enrolled 3-11 credits in a degree seeking program in which all of their credits are require for their degree. Both student and parent, if a dependent student, must be a resident of Maryland. Minimum for this grant is $200.00. Funds for this grant are limited. »LEARN MORE.