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Higher education budget rises modestly as universities warn of federal loan limits
Summary
DLS reported a roughly 3% increase in state higher education funding for FY2027 while university leaders warned that new federal caps on graduate and Parent PLUS borrowing could limit access for professional programs and affect thousands of Maryland students.
Department of Legislative Services analysts told the subcommittee the proposed fiscal 2027 higher education package increases total state support by about 3% (roughly $99.7 million year-over-year), with varied changes across public four-year institutions, community colleges, and independent colleges.
David Perbert and Sarah Vega of DLS presented exhibits showing inflation-adjusted funding changes, tuition comparisons, and enrollment statistics. The analysts said Marylandper-FTE state support rose over the 2014'024 period, and that the state remains relatively affordable compared with peer states.
University leaders and system officials described outreach efforts, capacity…
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