MHEC Press Releases & News Briefs

Below are press releases sent from MHEC regarding higher education in the State of Maryland.

9-22-2025 - 2026-2027 FAFSA Opens October 1, Marylanders Encouraged to Apply Early
9-4-2025 - Deadline to Apply for Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit is September 15
8-26-2025 - Maryland Higher Education Commission Reinstates Guaranteed Access Awards to Students Impacted by Vendor Error
8-14-2025 - Maryland Higher Education Commission Addresses Vendor Error Impacting Guaranteed Access Awards, Reaffirms Commitment to Students
8-6-2025 - Maryland Launches Steering Committee to Shape Bold Plan for Higher Education
7-10-2025 - Maryland's Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application is Open!
6-12-2025 - Maryland Higher Education Commission Awards $17.2 Million in Grants to Strengthen Nursing Workforce
5-12-2025 - MDTA, Maryland Higher Education Commission Launch Internship Program for Key Bridge Rebuild
4-30-2025 - Maryland Transfer Intensive Launches to Strengthen Community College Pathways and Boost Statewide Bachelor's Degree Attainment
2-28-2025 - FAFSA Priority Submission Deadline for Maryland is Three Days Away
2-13-2025 - MHEC Encourages FAFSA Completion Before March 1 Deadline
1-21-2025 - Building Relocation Update: Important Memo from Secretary Rai
12-12-2024 - Need Help Navigating the Financial Aid Process? Watch These Federal Student Aid Webinars
11-8-2024 - A Message from Secretary Rai: Honoring Veterans Day
11-1-2024 - Important Tax Credit Information for Students and Families
10-16-24 - Three Weeks Until Election Day: Lieutenant Governor and State Administrator of Elections Discuss the Importance of Voting
10-10-24 - Three Ways Maryland Students Can Prepare for the Upcoming FAFSA
10-2-24 - Explore Law Enforcement Career Opportunities: Police Scholarship & VA Career Fair!
9-3-24 - NOTICE: MHEC Office of Student Financial Assistance Closed on Wednesday, September 4
8-30-24 - Opportunity Extended: Watch Governor Wes Moore's Message on Federal Student Aid
8-23-24 - Don't Miss Out: Watch Governor Wes Moore's Message on Federal Student Aid
8-1-24 - Reminder: Maryland's Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application is Open through September 15
7-29-24 - Urgent: Help Amplify FAFSA Completion Efforts in Maryland!
7-15-24 - Reminder: Maryland's Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application is Open through September 15
7-15-24 - Governor Moore and Governor’s Office for Children Announce Official Launch of the ENOUGH Initiative
7-8-24 - Media Release: Governor Moore Announces Initiative to Promote Student Success and Economic Mobility Through Support for Community Colleges
7-3-24 - Maryland SUN Bucks Program Helps Families Buy Groceries During Summer
6-28-24 - Maryland's Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application Opens July 1 - September 15
6-20-24 - MHEC's Summer Readiness Plan for College Students
6-18-24 - Executive Clemency - Full Pardons of Certain Convictions for Cannabis Possession
6-14-24 - 2024-2025 Teaching Fellows of Maryland Scholarship Application is Now Open
6-7-24 - The Maryland Higher Education Commission Supports Students with Disabilities
6-5-24 - Exciting Service Opportunity for Recent High School Graduates!
5-31-24 - MHEC FAFSA Award Update - 5/31/24
5-20-24 - MDCAPS – TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN TO RESOLVE ONGOING IT ISSUES
5-17-24 - MHEC FAFSA Award Update May 2024
5-3-24 - Update on the Status of the MDCAPS System and 2024-2025 Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program Awarding
5-3-24 - Dr. Sanjay Rai Appointed as Maryland's Secretary of Higher Education
4-22-24 - Reminder: MHEC Notice Regarding MDCAPS Account System
4-19-24 - MHEC Notice Regarding MDCAPS Account System
4-16-24 - Tune In Tomorrow: MHEC's Virtual FAFSA Town Hall Series
4-11-24 - You're Invited: Join MHEC for a FAFSA Town Hall on 4/17!
4-1-24 - Urgent Update - Complete and Submit the FAFSA!
3-20-24 - New Timeline for Awarding State Funds To Eligible Students
3-13-24 - Maryland Nurse Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Service (Dr. Peg Daw)
2-27-24 - Maryland Higher Education Update on FAFSA Delay
2-14-24 - Maryland Higher Education Commission's FAFSA Updates
2-13-24 - New Interactive Dashboard Data Now Available
1-25-24 - Maryland Higher Education Commission January News Brief
1-24-24 - New Tool Streamlines Application Process for State Scholarships

Archived Press Releases (2018 - 2023)

Media Contact:
Kristin Clarkson
Director of Communications
(410) 767-7589 or [email protected]

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