# Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant

> Amount varies from Anne Arundel Community College. Deadline Mar 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/howard-p-rawlings-educational-assistance-grant
- Provider: Anne Arundel Community College (College)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/md
- College: [Anne Arundel Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/anne-arundel-community-college-83)
- Official page: https://www.aacc.edu/costs-and-paying/credit-costs-and-payment/financial-aid-and-scholarships/federal-grants-and-state-financial-aid/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant is a state-funded financial aid program available to eligible students attending Anne Arundel Community College. Designed to assist with the costs of higher education, this grant is specifically for students pursuing associate degrees, as certificate students are not eligible to participate. 

To qualify and maintain the award, students must meet specific credit completion benchmarks. Completing at least thirty credit hours by the end of the second academic year secures the full award for the following year, while completing between twenty-four and twenty-nine credits may result in a prorated amount. Students who complete fewer than twenty-four credits will lose their eligibility. 

To be considered for this state grant, applicants must submit the FAFSA by March 1 each year. Students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA may instead submit the Maryland Higher Education Commission One App by the same March 1 deadline. All recipients must actively accept their awards through the state's online portal.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MD
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Certificate students are not eligible. Must meet credit completion benchmarks.

## How to apply

Submit the FAFSA or MHEC One App by the state deadline to apply.

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