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Cash for College is waiting for you. n ach year, the State of Maryland awards E over $100 million in need-based grants and merit scholarships through its programs. n ach year, more than 57,500 students, E just like you, get money that ranges from $200 per year to over $15,000 per year. n arylands scholarship and grant M programs are available to eligible students who plan to attend a public or private Maryland college, university or career school. n oney can be used by both part-time and M full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate level. get where you want to go. Heres just a sample of available scholarships and grants: Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant The States largest financial aid program helps low- and middle-income students (based upon financial need) attend a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college. Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant When combined with a Federal Pell Grant, this program will pay the cost of attending a public 2-year or 4-year Maryland college; the maximum award of $15,500 can be used at independent institutions, too.

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Anwer Hasan, Chair Joann A. Boughman, Vice Chair Brandon G. Bell Vivian S. Boyd Sandra l. Jimenez Stephan A. Jordan Ian MacFarlane Edith J. Patterson Chung K. Pak Gregory A. Schuckman Rizwan A. Siddiqi John W. Yaeger Martin OMalley
Governor

Anthony G. Brown
Lt. Governor Secretary

Danette Gerald Howard

Questions & answers

Q. am i eligible for money for college? A. You must be a Maryland resident to qualify for State scholarships and grants. Q. Do i have to pay back the money once i graduate college? A. No, you dont have to pay back State financial aid; however, some programs require you to work in a specific field or Maryland region for a certain amount of time after you graduate. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) can answer your questions about these service requirements. Q. Do i have to go to college in Maryland? A. In all but a few cases, State scholarships and grants can only be used at a Maryland college, university, or career school. There are some exceptions. Senatorial and Delegate scholarships can be used in other states if the major youre interested in studying is declared a unique major by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Unique means that your major isnt offered at any Maryland school. Q. how do i apply? A. To apply for most State scholarships and grants you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st each year. You can get this application online in January at www. fafsa.gov. Some scholarships require additional applications. Applications are available at https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us Check the chart inside for more information including important deadlines. Q. when should i apply? A. Deadlines are typically different for each program. Read the chart on the inside of this brochure for details. Its smart to apply early. Q. am i guaranteed financial aid? A. Applying early will improve your chances, however, aid is based on availability of funds.
Maryland Higher Education Commission 800.974.0203 TTY 800.735.2258 www.mhec.state.md.us

Financial aid To do list

n Complete and Submit FAFSA by March 1 to be considered for all State funding. n Navigate MDGo4it.org for tips and other information to help prepare for college. n nsure that all requirements have been met for all State aid grant and scholarship E programs. See www.mhec.state.md.us. n f awarded, accept award by clicking on MDCAPS (Student Inquiry) at I www.mhec.state.md.us

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2013-14 ScholarShip Guide

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FAFSA and 2OSFA FAFSA

$15,900 $3,000

May apply as a high school senior; income limit; minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA required; complete college preparatory program; maintain satisfactory academic progress in college. Maintain satisfactory academic progress in college. Demonstrate financial need. FAFSA must be filed by March 1. College or university selects recipients. Must be a part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student at an eligible Maryland institution. Students who are dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education may also apply. Must enroll in a graduate program for dentistry, law, medicine, social work, veterinary medicine, nursing or pharmacy. Contact Institution Financial Aid Office for application procedures. SAT/ACT required for some applicants; Senator selects recipients. Delegate selects recipients. n n Reimbursement is made one year after completion of courses in fire service technology or EMT degree program. Only currently employed firefighters and EMT workers in Maryland may apply. Provides assistance for repayment of loan debt to select individuals working full-time in nonprofit organizations and State or local government in Maryland. Any person employed in Maryland as a full-time federal or state public defender or as a state or municipal prosecutor (federal prosecutors are not eligible), handling any phase of juvenile or adult criminal prosecution or defense. Provides assistance for repayment of loan debt to dentists working with under-served populations in Maryland. Provides assistance for repayment of loan debt to physicians and medical residents specializing in primary care in under-served areas in Maryland. Up to an additional $25,000 living expenses grant based on need to complete the graduate education necessary to become a qualified nursing faculty at a Maryland higher education institution. Grants for critical workforce shortage areas throughout the State of Maryland. For a complete list of shortage areas, go to our website at www.MDgo4it.org. Contact school financial aid office. Provides assistance to 100% disabled public service employees; children & spouses of deceased and 100% disabled public safety employees; POWs, children of POWs; children or spouses of deceased or 100% disabled military; certain 25% disabled military; and spouses and children of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Veterans who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, and their spouses, sons, or daughters. Must be full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in an eligible accredited Maryland postsecondary institution. FAFSA and application due by March 1.

Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant

Part-Time Grant

FAFSA; Contact Institution Financial Aid Office FAFSA; Contact Institution Financial Aid Office FAFSA/ Contact Senator Contact Delegate OSFA OSFA

$2,000

Graduate & Professional Scholarship Program

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$5,000 Varies Varies $6,776 $10,000

Delegate

Career/ Charles W. Riley Fire & Emergency Medical Services oCCuPational

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program

John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program

OSFA

$10,000

Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Dentists Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Physicians/Medical Residents Nurse Support Program II Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship and Living Expenses Grant Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant
uniQue Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant PoPulations

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Varies $30,000 $13,000 $4,000 $500 $9,692

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Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship

Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship

1 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 2 OSFA (Office of Student Financial Assistance)

FAFSA and OSFA

$10,280