FINANCIAL AID FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS
Tuition Waiver for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
The Maryland Tuition Waiver for Homeless Youth provides financial assistance to homeless youth who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education.
State Financial Assistance Programs & Applications
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) provides a number of state grants, scholarships, and loan assistance repayment programs for eligible Maryland residents. Below you will find a complete listing of programs offered by MHEC.
Important Scholarship and Grant Deadlines
Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients
The Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients is available to foster care youth who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate, bachelor’s degree or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education. The purpose of Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients is to provide financial assistance to foster care youth.
Maryland Higher Education Commission Office of Student Financial Assistance Manual
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is Maryland’s higher education coordinating board and is responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland private career schools, public and private colleges and universities, and for-profit career institutions. MHEC also administers financial assistance programs that positively impact students on a statewide basis.
Maryland Higher Education Commission State Financial Aid Programs
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) provides a number of state grants, scholarships, and loan assistance repayment programs for eligible Maryland residents.
Money for College (English brochure)
Money for College—Undergraduates
Money for college (also known as financial aid) is any grant or scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet his/her college expenses. Such aid is usually provided by various sources such as federal and state agencies, colleges, high schools, foundations, and corporations. Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. This financial assistance covers educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses and services. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include various combinations of the types of aid.