Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Student Scholarships and Opportunities
The Department of Family and Consumer Science seeks to provide helpful tips and information for students to fund their college education and other related expenses.
It should be noted that students that seek financial assistance and consideration must complete a FAFSA online application yearly. https://finaid.org/
Below are various scholarships that students can apply for each year to lessen the cost of a college education:
Morgan State University
MSU Beyond Financial Aid
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
College Bound Foundations
CREDIT UNIONS
- Municipal Employees Credit Union (MECU Credit Union)
- State Employees Credit Union (SECU Credit Union)
Honor Societies
- National Organization for Human Services
- Phi Upsilon Omicron
Family & Consumer Sciences Scholarships
Near Completers Grant
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is offering an opportunity for Maryland residents, who started a degree but did not finish, a financial incentive to complete their degree by having the state help pay for tuition. The Near Completer Grant is available for the 2020-2021 academic year to eligible applicants not currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution, but who NOW plans to re-enroll at an institution to finish their degree.
Maryland Higher Education
MHEC is the State of Maryland's higher education coordinating board responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and private colleges and universities and for-profit career schools. MHEC also administers state financial aid programs that affect students on a statewide basis.
Contact Information
Dr. Jacqueline M. Holland
Interim Departmental Director
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Jenkins Building (Quad), Rm. 403
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: 443-885-3355