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GrantMaryland Pay It Forward Fund — Zero-Interest Nursing Education Loans (2026-27 Pilot)
Atlas Opportunity Score92/100
Funding$3 million total program capitalization for the Maryland Pay It Forward Fund. Current participant support includes 0% interest living-expense loans up to $6,000 per year and tuition-gap loans up to $5,000 per year; Social Finance also publishes a tuition-gap maximum of up to $15,000 for two years of the program. No student fees are charged.
DeadlineActive / limited-availability pilot for the 2026-27 academic year. No fixed public application deadline is published; funding is limited and subject to availability.
Required next actionIf enrolled in or accepted to CCBC's Associate Degree in Nursing program, confirm Maryland residency, age 18+, U.S. work authorization, FAFSA filing or CCBC-verified FAFSA ineligibility, and the program's basic credit requirements. Contact CCBC Financial Aid for current application instructions and apply through the MD Pay It Forward Fund / Ascent process while funding remains available. Do not assume future participating colleges or loan terms until the program publishes them.
Current statusActive — Rolling / Limited AvailabilitySource verificationSeptember 5, 2026Tracked applicant typesCollege or University Student
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