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State Scholarships

Maryland State Scholarships/Grants are available to residents of Maryland. Listed below are the most common scholarships/grants that students who enroll at Hood College receive from the State. For more information about eligibility and additional programs, please refer to the Maryland Higher Education Commission's web site or contact Maryland's Office of Student Financial Assistance at (800) 974-1024.

Guaranteed Access(GA)Grants

Estimated award: $13,700

Awarded to full-time, low-income students who have at least a 2.5 GPA in a college preparatory curriculum. Applicants must submit a GA Grant application to the State's Office of Student Financial Assistance and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 each year.

Educational Assistance Grant

Estimated award: $3,000

Awarded to full-time students from families with low to moderate income. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 1st of each year. To receive maximum consideration, we recommend that you list Hood first among the colleges on your FAFSA.

Maryland Senatorial Scholarships

Estimated award: $200 to $2,000 per year

Awarded to full- or part-time students, primarily based on financial need. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 1 of each year. Students should contact their state senator's office for instructions on how to apply. More information is available here.

Maryland State Delegate Scholarships

Awards vary.

Awarded to full- or part-time students. Students should contact their state delegate's office in their legislative district for instructions on how to apply. More information is available here.