4 Resources
The Maryland Higher Education Commission administers state financial aid programs including need-based grants, scholarships, and educational opportunity initiatives for Maryland residents. Programs include the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant and the Educational Assistance Grant for low-income students. Call 410-767-3300 or email mhec@maryland.gov for information. Located at 6 N Liberty St, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Apply for state aid by completing the FAFSA and a separate Maryland state application.
410-767-3300 · 6 N Liberty St, Baltimore, MD 21201
The Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award is a Maryland state need-based grant for low-income Maryland residents attending eligible in-state colleges and universities. The Guaranteed Access Grant targets students with extremely high need, while the Educational Assistance Grant serves a broader low-income population. Call 410-767-3300 for eligibility details. Located at 6 N Liberty St, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Apply by completing the FAFSA and any required Maryland state aid applications.
410-767-3300 · 6 N Liberty St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Morgan State University is Maryland's public HBCU in Baltimore, offering academic programs across all major disciplines along with student support services including women's programming, tutoring, financial aid counseling, and career development. Women interested in attending can call 443-885-3333 for admissions information. Located at 1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Tuition and financial aid information available at morgan.edu. Morgan State is a designated HBCU with mission-driven support for first-generation and low-income students.
443-885-3333 · 1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21251
Maryland 529 offers tax-advantaged college savings plans to help families save for future higher education expenses. The Maryland College Investment Plan allows contributions to grow tax-deferred and be withdrawn tax-free for qualified education expenses. Maryland residents contributing to the plan may deduct up to ,500 per account per year from state income taxes. Call 888-463-4723 or visit maryland529.com for plan options and enrollment. Located at 217 E Redwood St Suite 1350, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
888-463-4723 · 217 E Redwood St Suite 1350, Baltimore, MD 21202