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Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

Maryland Higher Education Commission programs supporting students, colleges, universities and workforce pipelines through state financial aid, scholarships, service-obligation awards and higher-education initiatives. Atlas emphasizes current healthcare, nursing, behavioral-health, rehabilitation, social-work and other shortage-field opportunities with verified application windows and service requirements.

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Latest verification: September 27, 2026
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Top opportunity score89/100
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GeographyMaryland

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Active — 2026-27 application open through October 15, 2026; MHEC does not state a closing clock time on the current program page Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 27, 2026

Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

Maryland 2026-27 Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant — Healthcare & Human Services Fields

Maryland's 2026-27 Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant is open through October 15, 2026 for eligible Maryland students in shortage fields including nursing, behavioral health, social work, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 annually depending on institution and enrollment status.

FundingMaryland community college: $2,000 per year full-time or $1,000 part-time. Maryland four-year institution: $4,000 per year full-time or $2,000 part-time. Awards may renew for up to five years while eligibility and satisfactory academic progress continue.
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026; 2026-27 application is open through the MHEC One App in MDCAPS; MHEC does not state a closing clock time on the current program page
Required next actionConfirm Maryland residency, enrollment at an eligible two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, degree-seeking status in an eligible shortage-field major, and the applicable post-graduation service obligation. Complete the MHEC One App through MDCAPS and submit any major-specific documentation by October 15, 2026. Filing the FAFSA is not required for basic eligibility, but MHEC uses financial need within GPA groupings when ordering awards, so applicants seeking need-based priority should ensure the FAFSA is on file.
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