Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission
If you plan to enter a high-need career after graduation—like child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical or occupational therapy, social work, or public service—the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) is designed for students like you. Read the eligibility rules carefully so you know what’s required.
Who the grant is for
- Maryland residents (if you’re a dependent student, at least one parent must be a Maryland resident).
- Students who intend to pursue an eligible major that leads directly to work in one of the listed fields.
- Students enrolled at a Maryland two‑year or four‑year college or university as degree-seeking undergraduates or graduates.
Enrollment and credit requirements
- Undergraduates:
- Full‑time = 12 or more credits per semester.
- Part‑time = 6–11 credits per semester.
- Graduate students:
- Full‑time = 9 or more credits per semester.
- Part‑time = 6–8 credits per semester.
- You may take fewer than 6 credits in a particular semester, but you must meet the academic year minimum:
- Undergraduates must earn at least 12 credit hours per academic year (includes summer).
- Graduate students must earn at least 9 credit hours per academic year (includes summer).
Academic standing
- You must maintain your institution’s standards for satisfactory academic progress.
Important note about previous awards
- If you already received a prior scholarship through MHEC’s earlier career/occupational programs (for example, Child Care Provider; or Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice Workforce Tuition Assistance), you can continue to receive that existing award as long as you remain eligible. However, you cannot receive both a former award and a WSSAG award at the same time.
If you’re unsure whether your major or program qualifies, check the application details or contact your financial aid office so you don’t miss anything.
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