Grant opportunity · Maryland Higher Education Commission, Office of Student Financial Assistance

Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant

Award amount varies

About this opportunity

The Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant is a need-based grant that provides financial assistance to eligible low-income Maryland residents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs at eligible two-year or four-year Maryland postsecondary institutions. The grant covers up to 100% of a student's calculated adjusted financial need for the first two academic years of enrollment, up to the annual maximum award amount ($18,000 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years; minimum award $100 per year). Awards are calculated based on cost of attendance, living situation, and financial need. The grant is renewable for up to three additional years if renewal requirements are met, including maintaining full-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, and meeting inco…

Who may apply

individual

Deadline

2026-08-01

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