Maryland Higher Education Commission

What is the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MD CAPS)?

MD CAPS is MHEC's comprehensive financial aid system that allows us to process State scholarship applications and allocate funds more efficiently using today's technology. It replaces our old Student Inquiry system.  To use MD CAPS, you must first create a Student Login Profile and then click the activation link in the message sent to your email account.  To create a profile, click the MD CAPS logo above or click https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us.  Next, click "Create a Student Login" located below the yellow [Login] button. 

If you are having trouble creating an MD CAPS profile and logging in, please review our instructions here: Help Creating a Student Login for MD CAPS or review our Frequently Asked Questions.

What features does MD CAPS offer? 

• Apply On-Line for certain scholarship programs 
• Check your To Do List
• Check your Application Status
• See if MHEC has received your FAFSA
• Accept or Decline Awards
• Check Award and Payment Status
• Transfer and Add Schools
• Change Enrollment Status
• Change Housing Status
• Update Your Contact Information and more!