MHEC coordinates the growth and development of post-secondary education in Maryland. In keeping with the goals outlined in the State Plan for Postsecondary Education, the Commission establishes statewide policies for public and private colleges and universities, and for private career schools. The Commission reviews and approves the start-up and continuation of new colleges and universities in Maryland as well as requests for new academic programs at established schools. Additionally, MHEC serves as the administrator for state financial aid programs. We are also becoming more active in outreach regarding our financial aid programs and other relevant information concerning our institutions of higher learning including trade schools.

Unit 1 - Department of Academic Affairs

• Office of Academic Affairs
• Division of Collegiate Affairs
• Out-of-State On-Line Registration
• Academic Common Market
• Academic Program Inventory​​
• ​​Division of Career Workforce Education
• ​Division of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency
  
  
• Office of Research and Policy Analysis (RPA)​​​​​
  
  

Unit 2 - Department of Finance and Administration​​

• Office of Budget Administration
• Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)​
• Office of Finance Policy
• Office of Information Technology (IT)
  
  

Unit 3 - Department of Outreach for Public, Student, Legislative and Corporate Relations

• Offic​e of Public Relations​
• Office of Outreach and Grants Management (OGM)​
• Office of Legislative Affairs
• Office of Corporate Relations