Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

Public service is a calling. Positively shaping the lives of children and youth is a unique and rewarding endeavor. The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship offers aspiring teachers the chance to pursue a teaching career with many benefits. ? This renewable scholarship covers a recipient's annual tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. ? This opportunity is open to undergraduates, graduates, career changers, and teaching assistants with 2 years of experience. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/ea_dc4GM #MDTeachingFellows #Educators #MDScholarships ?#TeachingFellowsMD

#MDResources: This program is not just about serving your community, it's about your personal growth and career exploration. You can earn a living wage, gain new skills, and discover where your talents and purpose intersect with your fellow Marylanders. Maryland's Service Year Option, part of the Maryland Corps program, offers a year of service with a minimum wage of $15/hour, on-the-job training, mentoring, and a $6,000 completion award for education or as a cash stipend. #HigherEducation

A transformative journey of service and growth ?? Maryland Corps offers a unique opportunity to give back to the community while building valuable skills and connections. Participants leave with lasting memories, professional development, and the fulfillment of making a difference. Curious about joining? Your next adventure could start here. ?????? Apply now to become a member at https://lnkd.in/etVU-59h #ServiceYearOption #Community #RegionalTraining #Maryland

Are you interested in becoming a K-12 or prekindergarten public school teacher in Maryland? Do you have a passion for educating and shaping the lives of students? The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship offers the following benefits: - Up to 100% coverage of your annual tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board - Eligibility for undergraduates, graduates, career changers, and teaching assistants with a minimum of 2 years of experience - A renewable 3-year scholarship To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ea_dc4GM. #MDScholarships #TeachingFellowsMD #MarylandEducators #PublicService #MDTeachingFellows #TEACHMaryland

A new report found that states with mandatory #FAFSA policies experienced notable upticks in FAFSA completion in their first year of implementation, a finding also observed by NCAN's previous analyses. The policies were particularly effective in low-income districts & schools with previously low FAFSA completion rates. https://lnkd.in/eMjhFh4Q

After last week’s announcement that the Department of Education plans to lay off nearly 50% of its staff across all divisions, ED sent a letter to stakeholders stressing that cuts to the department’s offices and programs “will not directly impact students and families.” Learn more about the letter: https://ow.ly/xe9j50VjX9l

Review these options to help you close the gap between what you’ve been offered and your school’s cost: https://lnkd.in/e6cpzuTx

Your Student Aid Index (SAI) helps schools determine how much financial support you may need when applying for student aid. #FAFSA #FinancialAid #FAFSAHelp

?? New Data Feature: SchoolHouse Connection’s interactive #homelessness data profiles tool now includes a tab displaying the number of unaccompanied #homeless youth by state, county, state legislative district, and U.S. Congressional district. ?? https://bit.ly/4jPvKow Use this data to inform conversations, improve identification, and strengthen support for youth navigating homelessness alone. Explore the data and turn it into action.

?? Also today! There is still time to hop into this series with Attendance Works. Join us for Part 2 today at 1 PM Eastern! Register: https://bit.ly/4kgtneH (If you missed Part 1, or want a refresher, you’ll find the replay on that page too!)