Bill > HB231

This bill, concerning the Guaranteed Access Grant Program in Maryland, clarifies the process for awarding these grants to students pursuing higher education. The Office of the Attorney General (referred to as "the Office" in the bill) will compile and certify lists of applicants ranked by financial need, providing these lists to each college and university in the state. Institutions will then use these lists, along with existing program requirements, to determine which students receive a grant and the award amount, notifying applicants of their eligibility. Colleges and universities will also report awarded grants and renewal awards to the Office, which will then reimburse them for these costs. The bill also outlines the process for renewing these grants for eligible students. Importantly, these changes will apply starting with the 2029-2030 financial aid award year, and the bill itself takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0231?ys=2026RS