Education - High School Graduation Requirements - Financial Aid Application
Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (District 47)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Hearing 2/21 at 9:30 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring each public high school student, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, or a certain financial information form to a county board of education as a requirement for graduation.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lostumbo, Rachel | CollegeTracks | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cobbs, Deja | First Generation College Bound | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fisher, Joseph | First Generation College Bound | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Coley, Derrick | Maryland Higher Education Commission | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woodward, Anzer Nikki | Maryland State Education Association | Oral |
| FAV | Callahan, Brianna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Lynne | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nalda, Carlos | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phillips, Bradlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Yun, Joyce | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Howard County, Staff | Board of Education of Howard County | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fannon, Mary Patlobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association