The Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant is a Maryland state grant that provides postsecondary financial assistance to eligible in-state students currently enrolled as high school seniors who will complete a college preparatory program or a student who has obtained a General Educational Development Diploma (GED), and is under the age of 26. Students who received the GA Grant at MSMU during the 2021-22 academic year were awarded $19,300.
The Mount participates in the Guaranteed Access Partnership Program (GAPP) and the GA grant is matched for students with the merit scholarship.
In addition to the Guaranteed Access Grant, the Mount merit scholarship, students are also awarded Federal Pell grants and other grant aid to make costs affordable.
Access a recording of the Maryland State Aid Webinar hosted by Mount St. Mary's University Director of Financial Aid Brenda Dayhoff. Learn about Maryland State Aid programs for high school students applying to college, including the GA Grant.
Full-time first-year students attending the Mount can receive the award if they and their parent(s):
| Family Size | 130% of Poverty Level (New) | 150% of Poverty Level (Renewal) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,588 | $19,140 |
| 2 | $22,412 | $25,860 |
| 3 | $28,236 | $32,580 |
| 4 | $34,060 | $39,300 |
| 5 | $39,884 | $46,020 |
| 6 | $45,708 | $52,740 |
| 7 | $51,532 | $59,460 |
| 8 | $57,356 | $66,180 |
| For each additional person add | $5,824 | $6,720 |
For students not eligible to file a FAFSA - Undocumented applicants ineligible for federal financial aid can file the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by creating a MDCAPS account by March 1, 2022.
Students who have been awarded the GA Grant will be notified by MHEC via email. All awards must be accepted through MDCAPS within two weeks of notification. Once MSMU receives notification of your acceptance, the student will receive a revised award package.