Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Student Handbook 2011-2012

VII. Scholarships, Awards and Assistantships

B. State Scholarships

The state of Maryland offers scholarships and grants based on financial need, academic major, merit or a combination of these factors. Legal residents of Maryland apply using the FAFSA or the Renewal FAFSA. The deadline is March 1. Some state programs, such as teaching scholarships, require separate applications and have different deadlines. For more information about all state scholarships and grants, students can visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s online at www.mhec.state.md.us. (Towson University Graduate Catalog 2010-2011, p. 22).