Maryland National Guard State Tuition Waiver (STW)
Maryland Military Department, Maryland National Guard Education Office
Apply any timeService scholarship
The catch: Serve in the Maryland National Guard; the length and repayment terms are on the waiver form, so read it before signing.
Up to 50% of tuition waived at Maryland partner colleges for Maryland National Guard members.
- How much
- Up to 50% of tuition at Maryland partner schools
- Who qualifies
- Maryland National Guard member
- Must attend a Maryland National Guard partner school. Service obligation stated on the STW form.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students
- When to apply
- Apply any time No fixed deadline; request a waiver letter before each term.
- How to apply
- Email the Maryland National Guard education office (mdngeducation@army.mil) or call 667-296-4144/4137/4139 to request a State Tuition Waiver letter, and complete the State Tuition Waiver Form
- What you'll need
- state application + membership
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (military.maryland.gov) and page 2
The details
Maryland National Guard members can get a State Tuition Waiver letter from the Guard education office for up to 50% of tuition at one of the Maryland partner schools (list on the Guard's Partner Schools page). The waiver form states service obligations; read it before signing. Can be combined with the Guard's State Tuition Assistance Reimbursement (STAR) and federal Tuition Assistance where allowed.
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)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
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