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- Johns Hopkins University
- Loyola University - Maryland
- Maryland Institute College of Art
- McDaniel College
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- University of Maryland - Baltimore County Honors College
- Washington College
- University of Maryland - College Park
School App:
School App:
- Johns Hopkins University
- Maryland Institute College of Art
- McDaniel College
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- University of Maryland - College Park
- Washington College
Application Deadlines:
Application Deadlines:
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Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships
FAFSA website: www.fafsa.gov
See our FAFSA Guide
You must complete MD CAPs application in order to be considered for these scholarships & need-based financial aid.
These 3 MD universities use the CSS Profile: Johns Hopkins, St. John's College, Loyola University of MD.
CSS Profile Website: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org
Grants and Scholarships:
Grants and Scholarships:
Howard P Rawlings Grants
Howard P Rawlings Grants
- Campus Based Educational Assistance Grant
- Need Based grant for students unable to complete FAFSA by March 1
- For MD residents seeking 4 year degree from MD university
- Award amounts vary based on need.
- Educational Assistance Grant
- Need based grant for MD students seeking degrees in MD
- Award amounts vary based on need
- Must complete FAFSA by March 1 to be eligible
- Guaranteed Access Grant
- For MD students who have completed college prep program or had to take a gap year (must explain why)
- Eligibility based on FAFSA information
Full Explanation of MD State Financial Aid: https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/College411/marylandfinaidtable.aspx
Merit-Based Scholarships
Information for Undocumented and DACA Students
Information for Undocumented and DACA Students
Beginning with the 2019-2020 award year, the qualified children of undocumented immigrants who are eligible for in-state tuition under §15–106.8.of the MD Education Article also are now eligible to apply for various State financial aid grants and scholarships. For the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) User Guide, please click here.
Complete the Maryland State Financial Aid Application: https://mhec.state.md.us/Pages/MSFAA-FAQS.aspx
- Attended a Maryland secondary school for at least three years
- Graduated from a Maryland high school or received a GED
- Register at a Maryland community college within four years of high school graduation or receiving a GED
- Provide documentation that the student or the student’s parent or legal guardian has filed a Maryland income tax return annually for the three years the individual attended a high school in the State
Undocumented Students qualify for in-state tuition at public 4 year universities by:
- Completing an Associate’s degree or 60 credits at MD community college
- Meet all other conditions for in-state tuition eligibility at community colleges
- Sign affidavit stating that they will apply for permanent residency within 30 days of becoming eligible
- Register at a public four-year institution within four years of finishing a community college degree (or 60 credits)
- Provide documentation that the student or the student’s parent/legal guardian has filed a Maryland income tax return annually since the student entered community college.
- Full-time coordinator for undocumented students has been hired at U-MD
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