February
2007 Press
Release
MARCH 1 IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Annapolis, MD (February 23, 2007) – The deadline to apply
for most of Maryland’s State need-based financial aid
programs, including the Guaranteed Access Grant and the
Educational Assistance Grant, is March 1.
To be eligible, students must complete the FAFSA, available
electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or pick up paper copies
of the form from libraries or high school guidance offices.
This year, the Office of Student Financial Assistance of the
Maryland Higher Education Commission will award over $110
million in financial aid to Maryland students. For more
information, visit www.mhec.state.md.us or call
1-800-974-1024 or 410-260-4565.