What is a delegate scholarship?

Delegate Scholarships may be need-or merit-based awards. Some Delegates make their own awards and some Delegates ask MHEC to make awards for them. Students may be awarded more than one Delegate Scholarship. To be eligible for the Delegate Scholarship, a student must: File the FAFSA by or MSFAA March 1st each year.

How much is the Maryland Promise Scholarship?

The Promise Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in tuition assistance to help eligible students attend one of Maryland’s 16 public community colleges. As a “last dollar” scholarship, it covers any remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other grants and scholarships are applied.

How do I apply for senatorial scholarship?

When to apply: Complete and file the FAFSA or MSFAA by March 1. Contact your State senator in February for further instructions. Eligible majors: All majors are eligible. Scholarship can be used at out-of-state institutions if the applicant is on active duty with the U.S Military and domiciled in the State.

Can you go to college for free in Maryland?

Starting in the fall of academic year 2019-2020, eligible students can attend community college tuition-free. Maryland has earmarked $15 million per year to help low- and middle-income students attend community college full-time. Regulations have been developed by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

How to apply for Senatorial Scholarship in Maryland?

How to apply: S ubmit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa or submit the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) online through MDCAPS for any applicant who is ineligible to receive federal aid but is eligible for in-state tuition by March 1, 2021.

How much money can you get for senatorial scholarship?

You may hold the Senatorial Scholarship with all State awards. The total dollar amount of all State awards may not exceed your cost of attendance as determined by your school’s financial aid office, or $28,000, whichever is less. Funds may not be available to award all eligible students.

Can a Maryland scholarship be used out of State?

Scholarship can be used at out-of-state institutions if the applicant is on active duty with the U.S Military and domiciled in the State. You may use this scholarship at an out-of-state school if your major is not available at any Maryland institution and if your senator agrees.

How long can a senatorial scholarship be renewed?

Funds may not be available to award all eligible students. If you received a renewable award, your award will be renewed automatically as long as you maintain satisfactory academic progress at the college you attend. Full-time students may receive a Senatorial Scholarship for total of four years.