Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant

The Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) program is for students who plan on working in specific career/occupational programs upon graduation. Eligible fields include: child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and public service. Application requirements for the Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant are:FAFSAApplication formOfficial TranscriptEligibility forms

This award is for U.S. students. Must be enrolled in a program of study currently experiencing a statewide and regional workforce need and plan on working in the specific career/occupational programs upon graduation. Current eligible fields include the following: child development or early childhood education (director or senior staff member); human services; teacher education (does not include elementary or physical education); nursing; physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant; law; social work; public service fields. Students should visit the MHEC website for detailed information on eligible fields. Must be a resident of Maryland. If the student is a dependent, his/her parents must also be residents of Maryland. Must be enrolled at a two- or four-year Maryland postsecondary institution. Must enroll part time (6-11 credits if an undergraduate, 6-8 credits if a graduate) or full time (12 or more credits if an undergraduate, 9 or more credits if a graduate). Must be a current high school senior or current degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student. Must be a U.S. citizen.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View