New Timeline for Awarding State Funds to Eligible Students

Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) FAFSA Update

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is working with higher education institutions across Maryland to have a timeline in place for the awarding process of state funds to eligible applicants.

MHEC anticipates the first round of awards will be completed by May 1 including all eligible applicants who have completed a FAFSA by April 15.

Eligible applicants who have completed the FAFSA by May 1 are anticipated to be awarded by May 15.

Eligible applicants who complete the FAFSA by May 15 (i.e. priority deadline date) will be guaranteed to be awarded.

Please Note: The Maryland Higher Education Commission’s proposed timeline is dependent on the U.S. Department of Education’s timeline and is subject to change.