Money for College

Are you considering college, but don't know where to start?

Look no further, your answer is a click away.

 The "You Can Afford College" video is an excellent informative tool which provides the necessary steps needed when applying for financial aid.

Interested in attending a Maryland higher education institution? Then check out MONEY FOR COLLEGE: An overview of 2013-2014 State financial aid programs (also available in se Espanol). This video is a live financial aid workshop presented by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to students and families like you. Money for College provides detailed information about the financial aid programs sponsored by the State of Maryland - types of aid, application process and eligibility
requirements.

Thinking about college after high school...

MDgo4it is the perfect website to prepare and plan your path from high school into college.

http://www.mdgo4it.org/

Student Outreach Publications Order Form order hard copies of the 2013-2014 English and Spanish versions of College 411 Quick Guide, Howard P. Rawlings, Maryland Legislative, and the Foster Care Tuition Waiver brochures.

English
2013-2014

• College 411 Quick Guide (PDF) is a snapshot of the State's 22 financial aid programs

• "Programs and Contact Persons Information Sheet" (PDF) for the Office of Student Financial Assistance

• Howard P. Rawlings Brochure (PDF) provides details about the two largest State need based financial aid programs.

• Legislative Scholarship Brochure (PDF) discusses available financial aid from Maryland's Senators and Delegates.  Contact information for county board of elections is included.

• Foster Care Tuition Waiver Brochure (PDF) is a guide on the State's financial aid program for students under the age of 21 who resided in an out-of-home placement and is attending a public college in Maryland.

• Skills2Compete (PDF) is a national program developed to inform U.S. residents about the need to seek and attain postsecondary education and training.

• Transfer Guide for Maryland Community College Students (PDF)

Español
2013-2014

• Guia Rápida sobre dónde y Cómo Obtener Dinero para una Educación Postsecundaria (PDF)

• El Programa de Howard P. Rawlings de los Premios Excelencia en la Educación (PDF)

• De Maryland Legislativas Becas Senatoriales y de Representantes (PDF)

• Exención de Matricula para Beneficiarios de Cuidados en Hogares Adoptivos (PDF)

Additional Information for Students Preparing for College

• "MDgo4it College Calendar " Month by month reminders and information for high school juniors and seniors to assist in preparing for college

• "Money for College!" (PPT) - a MS PowerPoint presentation and "Money for College " (PDF) using Adobe Acrobat Reader