Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Nursing Students
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Office of Student Financial Assistance
Out-of-state nursing students at Maryland public colleges pay in-state tuition in exchange for working as a nurse in Maryland after graduating.
- How much
- Difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition (you pay the Maryland resident rate)
- Who qualifies
- Non-resident of Maryland accepted into a nursing program at a Maryland public two- or four-year institution. Service obligation: full-time nursing in Maryland (2 or 4 years).
- For students starting college, undergrads
- For nursing students
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual; opens January 15, closes October 15 (2026-27: Jan 15 - Oct 15, 2026).
- How to apply
- Apply online through the MHEC One-App in MDCAPS
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 19, 2026, against the official page (mhec.maryland.gov) and page 2
The details
For non-residents of Maryland accepted into a nursing program at a Maryland public two- or four-year institution. Award = the tuition differential (out-of-state minus in-state tuition for the same program and credits); the college bills you the resident rate. Renewed automatically for one more year at a two-year school or three more years at a four-year school with satisfactory progress. Service: sign a promissory note to work full-time as a nurse in a hospital or related institution for four years (four-year school) or two years (two-year school), starting within six months of graduation, or repay with interest.
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
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