Part Time Grant

The Part Time Grant, administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, provides financial assistance to students pursuing postsecondary education on a part-time basis. To qualify, applicants must attend an eligible public or private higher education institution in Maryland. Undocumented students are eligible to apply for this state aid program, provided they meet the specific non-resident tuition exemption requirements established under Maryland state education law.

The application process varies depending on the student's citizenship status. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, such as permanent residents, must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. Undocumented students must instead complete the MHEC One App online through the Maryland College Aid Processing Portal (MDCAPS). The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program. Recipients of this grant are selected and notified directly by their respective higher education institutions, and awards must be accepted online through the MDCAPS portal within two weeks of notification.