The Guaranteed Access Grant covers up to 100% of a student's calculated financial need for their first two years of college, ranging from $100 to $18,000 a year, for Maryland residents from very low-income families. It can be renewed for a third year if the student stays income-eligible, enrolled full-time, and making satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility
DemographicsFamily income must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines to first qualify (about $40,560 for a household of 4, 2024 figures), or 150% for renewal (about $46,800); must enroll full-time (12+ credits) as a degree-seeking undergraduate at a Maryland institution.
Applying
Covers up to 100% of calculated financial need for the first two years, ranging from $100 to $18,000 per year; renewable for up to 3 years total.