Maryland Tuition Waiver for Homeless Youth
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Office of Student Financial Assistance
Free tuition and mandatory fees at Maryland public colleges for students verified as homeless youth (McKinney-Vento) within the past 24 months.
- How much
- Full tuition and mandatory fees at Maryland public colleges
- Who qualifies
- Verified homeless youth (McKinney-Vento) within the 24 months before or during enrollment
- Enrolled at a Maryland public institution in an associate, bachelor's or vocational certificate program.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- When to apply
- Apply any time No fixed deadline; arrange through your college's financial aid office.
- How to apply
- Contact the financial aid office at the Maryland public college you plan to attend
- Filing the FAFSA or MHEC One-App is encouraged
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (mhec.maryland.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
Waives tuition, registration fees and other mandatory fees (not room, board, books or transport) for associate, bachelor's or vocational certificate (credit or non-credit) programs at Maryland public institutions, all terms. Eligible: students verified as a homeless child or youth under the federal McKinney-Vento Act at any time in the 24 months before enrolling or while enrolled (e.g. doubled up due to loss of housing, living in motels, shelters, cars or other places not meant for sleeping).
More money from Maryland
- Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) GrantUp to 100% of financial need; maximum $18,000 for 2026-27 (minimum $100)
- Delegate Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$200 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Senatorial Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$400 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Graduate & Professional Scholarship Program$1,000 to $5,000 per year
- Maryland Community College Promise ScholarshipUp to $5,000 per year (remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other aid)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
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