Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

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State agency overseeing Maryland colleges and universities and administering state financial aid, including the Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards (Guaranteed Access, Educational Assistance, and Campus-Based Grants), targeted scholarships, and teacher and nursing loan repayment programs. Maryland residents apply for most state grants by completing the FAFSA and the Maryland State Financial Aid Application by the annual deadlines. MHEC also publishes college data and approves new academic programs statewide.

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Address: 6 N Liberty St, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-767-3300

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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