Maryland Financial Aid & Scholarships

Discover comprehensive financial aid opportunities in Maryland, from state grants to institutional scholarships that make college affordable.

Maryland State Financial Aid Programs

Educational Assistance Grant
Need-Based Grant

Maryland's primary need-based grant program for undergraduate students.

Up to $3,000
Maryland residents, demonstrated financial need

Key Benefits:

Need-based assistance
Renewable annually
No repayment required
For MD residents
Senatorial Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarship

Merit scholarships awarded through nomination by Maryland state senators.

Up to $2,000
Maryland residents, nominated by state senators

Key Benefits:

Merit-based
Senator nomination
Renewable
Academic achievement
Delegate Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarship

Scholarships awarded through nomination by Maryland House delegates.

Up to $500
Maryland residents, nominated by delegates

Key Benefits:

Merit-based
Delegate nomination
Renewable
Community service
Graduate and Professional School Scholarship
Graduate Student Support

Support for Maryland residents pursuing graduate and professional degrees.

Varies
Maryland residents in graduate programs

Key Benefits:

Graduate students
Professional programs
Career preparation
Advanced degrees

Federal Financial Aid Options

Pell Grant
Up to $7,000+

Federal need-based grant that doesn't require repayment

Federal Work-Study
Varies

Part-time employment program for students with financial need

Direct Subsidized Loans
Up to $5,500

Low-interest federal loans with government-paid interest during school

Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Up to $12,500

Federal loans available regardless of financial need

Maryland Financial Aid Tips

Apply Early

Submit FAFSA by priority deadline for maximum consideration for Maryland state aid programs.

Political Scholarships

Contact your state senator and delegate about scholarship nomination opportunities.

In-State Benefits

Maryland residents benefit from strong in-state tuition rates and exclusive state aid programs.

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