FAFSA changes and rising need shift MHEC financial‑aid budget focus; analysts propose cuts to some programs
Analysts told the subcommittee FAFSA technical changes have changed eligibility and increased applications for certain state grants. DLS recommended trimming underspent programs; MHEC officials asked for time to evaluate transitions and urged preserving funding for Promise and other student‑aid programs.
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Department of Legislative Services testimony and MHEC officials at the Education and Economic Development Subcommittee hearing outlined how federal FAFSA changes and state budget decisions are reshaping Maryland’s student financial‑aid landscape.
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