Maryland Maryland Higher Education Commission

​​​​​​​​​​📢 Official Announcement​​​​
Click here for a copy of the new State Plan for Higher Education!

2027-2028 FAFSA Application Now Ava​ilable!​​

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​⚠️ Important: MDCAPS is Transitioning to MDSIS (Jan 2027)

  • ​​NEW APPLICANTS: Do NOT create an account in the current MDCAPS system.
  • Wait until January 2027 to create your account in the new Maryland Student Information System (MDSIS).
  • Once MDSIS launches, you can apply for the 2027-2028 academic year.

About MHEC
​The Maryland H​igher Education Commission (MHEC) is the ​​State’s higher education regulatory and coordinating board, responsible for establishi​​ng statewide policies for Maryland public & private colleges and universities, as well as for the for-profit career sc​hools. MHEC also administe​rs more than $100 million each year through financial aid programs that positively impact students as they work to achieve their higher education goals.







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Going to College?​  Important Information for Parents and Students to Consider

Prepare for Your College Experience

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After Graduation - ​​​Pay Off Student Loan Debt

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​Internal Institutional Processes and Opportunities

Outreach Events and Publications

Notifications and Updates​

About MHEC​​

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Maryland SmartSave is an extensive resource of financial aid programs in the form of grants, scholarships and other awards to help pay for furthering your education.
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