Important deadlines include FAFSA acceptance dates, CCBC scholarships and grants application periods, payment due dates and aid disbursement.
Federal Aid
The Department of Education redesigned the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year as part of the FAFSA Simplification Act. Learn more about the FAFSA Simplification and how to apply.
FAFSA federal deadlines
For the 2024-2025 school year, apply now until June 30, 2025.
For the 2025-2026 school year, apply now until June 30, 2026.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) offers a variety of state grants, scholarships and loan assistance programs to in-state students. For priority consideration of Maryland state grants and scholarships, submit the FAFSA between November and March 1.
Read more about Maryland State Financial aid below.
Submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA for the Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program by March 1, 2025.
The MHEC One-App is available to students. It will include a section for any applicants who are ineligible to complete a FAFSA.
