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The Maryland Higher Education Commission is the coordinating body for MD Post-Secondary Education, and State financial aid.
Baltimore, MD
Joined March 2012
In observance of Independence Day, the Maryland Higher Education Commission is closed on Friday, July 4. Business operations will resume on Monday, July 7.
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MHEC staff joined college and university leaders from across the state for the Maryland Transfer Intensive convening hosted by @AspenInstitute. Participants discussed creating affordable and barrier-free pathways to and through 4-year institutions for community college students.
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Dep. Sec. Livanis attended the kick-off event for Montgomery College's Feds to Ed program. As a Teacher Quality and Diversity Program grant recipient, MC will provide accelerated teacher training, helping career changers get into MD classrooms and decrease the teacher shortage.
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Today, Sec. Sanjay Rai visited Capital Technology University (CTU), a STEM focused institution recognized for creating flexible learning opportunities and meeting emerging workforce needs. MHEC has approved 13 academic programs at CTU over the last two years, including 3 in AI.
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In observance of Juneteenth, the Maryland Higher Education Commission is closed on Thursday, June 19. Business operations will resume on the following day.
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Sec. Rai joined the AFRO at its Juneteenth event to honor five colleges (Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and University of Baltimore) and their leaders for their role in promoting education in MD.
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MHEC has awarded $17.2 M to 13 nursing programs, continuing the Nurse Support Program II's mission of strengthening MD’s nursing workforce through innovative, evidence-based strategies. The 2025 grants support 24 higher education projects. Learn more:
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Police Officer & Probation Agent Scholarship: . •Open to current police officers/probation agents or those planning to become one.•Award Amount is 50% of annual tuition & fees .•Must pledge to work as a police officer/probation agent in Maryland. Deadline: April 1, 2026
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MHEC has partnered with the Aspen Institute on a multi-year initiative to transform transfer outcomes and bachelor’s degree attainment for Maryland community college students. Learn more about the Maryland Transfer Intensive. Link:
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Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓 MHEC is committed to ensuring our students receive accessible, high quality, and cutting-edge educational experiences. Let's celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the power of education to transform lives! Learn more:
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Did you know? Students can use FAFSA funds for training in career fields like:. •Career and Technical Programs 📚.•EMT 🚑.•Firefighting 🚒.•Law Enforcement 👮♀️.•Military🎖️
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Happy Pride Month! 🌈 People across the U.S. celebrate Pride Month each June with parades, parties, workshops, and more. The celebrations honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a milestone event for the Gay Liberation Movement in America.
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MHEC Secretary Sanjay recently spoke to WMAR about the Key Bridge Rebuild Internship Program (in partnership with MDTA). The program will allow four students from Maryland universities to work as interns on the project this summer. Link:
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MHEC Sec. Rai joined Gov. Moore, displaced federal workers, and higher ed leadership receiving grants to create and expand teacher education programs for a roundtable discussion. The funds are designed to get federal workers in MD classrooms, decreasing the teacher shortage.
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In observance of Memorial Day, the Maryland Higher Education Commission is closed on Monday, May 26. Business operations will resume on the following day.
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The Maryland Higher Education Commission congratulates all 2025 graduates!. College grads: The sky is the limit for you. Keep shining! 🌟. High School grads: We wish you the best in your future endeavors and look forward to welcoming you to one of our campus this fall. 📚
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MHEC Sec. Sanjay Rai spoke about the importance of trade schools/tradespeople to the community and economy during the Grand Opening for the new location of the North American Trade Schools in Baltimore. He toured the facility for a closer look at the training equipment/tools.
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In Maryland, only 23% of community college students transfer to four-year institutions. The new #MarylandTransferIntensive aims to fix that. With @AspenHigherED, we’re uniting 25 institutions to boost #TransferSuccess & workforce readiness. Learn more:
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MHEC received the award for Best in Cultivating Community during @CCBCMD's recent gala. The award recognizes the impact of a public grant funder whose partnership and collaborative spirit have bolstered academic success. Anthony Reiner accepted the award on MHEC's behalf.
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