Information for Students

Are you a student currently enrolled in college or looking to enroll? If so, you’ve found the right place! Maryland SmartStart can help you find the right support for your higher education journey. There are several helpful resources to help you navigate life as a student, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), other federal aid, deadlines, and more:

• FAFSA: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
• FAFSA deadlines: https://fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm
• Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
• SmartSave Website: http://mhec.maryland.gov/pages/smartsave.aspx
• Maryland Promise Scholarship: http://mhec.maryland.gov/Pages/Community-College-Promise-Scholarship.aspx
• Near Completer Grants
  http://mhec.maryland.gov/Pages/Near-Completers-Grant-Information.aspx
• Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit
  http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/StudentLoanDebtReliefTaxCredit.aspx