Important+Maryland+Specific+Financial+Aid+Information

Seniors—Make sure to log on to MD CAPS ( [|https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us]) at least once every couple of weeks once you complete your FAFSA in order to see if you have qualified for any Maryland only scholarships. You must log in to MD CAPS and accept your awards in a timely matter or you will not be able to receive them. Refer to the website and explanation below for additional information. MD CAPS is MHEC's new comprehensive financial aid system that allows us to process state scholarship applications and allocate funds more efficiently using today's technology. It replaces our old Student Inquiry system. To use MD CAPS, you must first create a Student Login Profile and then click the activation link in the message sent to your email account. To create a profile, go to [|https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us]. Then create a student log in.  **What features does MD CAPS offer? ** If you need assistance you may email the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at osfamail@mhec.state.md.us or call OSFA Toll-Free at 1-800-974-1024 or 410-260-4565. ** Maryland Higher Education Commission  ** ** Office of Student Financial Assistance  **  || || || ||
 * Important Financial Aid Information specific to Maryland  **
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