Sources (where applicable) of state, local, and other private aid include state grants, scholarships, and agency funding, which are available from organizations such as those listed below. Note that these sources are separate from federal student financial aid sources and private lending sources. Please consult the Financial Aid Office or funding grantor for additional information.
The state’s higher education webpage may be visited for more information on specific state grant options.
Students interested in scholarships are encouraged to search using Financial Aid, a leading scholarship search provider for students. Their free service matches scholarships to the student’s specific qualifications and can be accessed online at www.FinAid.org.
Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Grant (Maryland residents only) this grant is awarded to students who live in Maryland. You must be enrolled in a Maryland private career school full-time (at least 18 clock hours per week). Your program must be at least 100 hours in length. Tolbert Grants are $500 per year and may be renewed one time if your program is longer than a year; the Grant is used for school tuition only. The deadlines for the school to submit its candidate selection form to the Office of Student Financial Assistance are October 1, November 15, and March 1. The school’s Financial Aid Office can assist the student in securing applications for the programs listed above or they may log on to www.mhec.state.md.us and follow the directions.