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Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program


The Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program (Tolbert Grant Program) is to provide financial assistance to full-time students attending approved private career schools in Maryland.

Application Timeline:
  • Opening Date: The 2025-2026 academic year application opens June 1, 2025.
  • Closing Date: The 2025-2026 academic year application will close on June 15, 2026. 
  • Notification Date: While specific notification dates are not provided, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are advised to submit all required materials promptly to ensure timely processing. 

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Students enrolled at an approved Maryland private career school​
    • Students must enroll for at least 18 clock hours per week
    • All majors are eligible 
  • Applicants must be Maryland residents
    • If you are a dependent student, your parent must be a Maryland resident

Application Process & Requirements:
  • Applicants must apply at the financial aid office at their private career school

Required Documentation:
All Applicants:
  • Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and
  • Submit an application for the Tolbert Grant Program at the financial aid office of the private career school you attend.

Award Amount:
  • The award amount of a Tolbert Grant may be up to $500. Funds may not be available to award all eligible students

Renewal Requirements:

The award may be renewed one time if the applicant:

  • Continues to be enrolled at an approved Maryland private career school;
  • Continues to be enrolled in at least 18 clock hours per week; and
  • Files the FAFSA

Additional Information:

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