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Guaranteed Access Grant at Washington College

Washington College is committed to providing access and affordability to a great education regardless of financial means. That is why students at Washington College eligible for the Maryland Guaranteed Access Grant will receive a full scholarship to attend Washington College. 

Guaranteed Access Grant at Washington College

Covered Expenses 

The program covers eight (8) semesters at Washington College for the following direct costs:

  1. Tuition and Mandatory Fees – Tuition costs will be covered for up to 20 credits per semester. Mandatory fees include the new student fee, student health fee, recreation/fitness fee and orientation fee.
  2. Room – covers the cost of a traditional double
  3. Meals – covers any meal plan choice 
  1. Dual-enrollment programs
  2. Summer School
  3. Off campus housing and/or meals
  4. Over 20 credit hours per semester
  5. Co-curricular or extracurricular activities (e.g., athletic fees, sorority/fraternity fees)
  6. Textbooks, course materials or supplies
  7. The campus housing security deposit - A one-time fee collected upon enrollment and is used to cover damage to a residence room throughout the four years.
  8. Tuition Refund Insurance – You have the option of opting out of this fee by contacting the Business Office.

For both initial award and renewal:

  1. Must be a Maryland resident - see Washington College residency policy below
  2. Meet all Maryland requirements for qualification.  

Experiential Learning

Students receiving a Guaranteed Access Grant have options for supported experiential learning as well.

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Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to participate in a study abroad experience. Washington College will cover costs for Washington College affiliated Exchange Programs only.  Costs associated with a non-affiliated Washington College Exchange Program will not be covered.

Covered Costs:

  • Tuition
  • Room – only if participating in a tuition/room or full exchange program.
  • Meals – only if participating in a full exchange

Expenses Not Covered

  • Visa
  • Passport
  • Transportation
  • Textbooks
  • Any other fee associated with the experience.

Additional scholarships are available to qualified students to help with expenses related to travel abroad through the Cater Society and other study abroad specific scholarships. For additional scholarship opportunities, contact the Global Education Office.  

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Student Internships or Research Grants

Students may receive funding for participation in an on campus or off campus internship, fellowship or research opportunity. If an experience is in the summer and not required for the student’s program, the amount of the award may impact the following fall semester’s total aid allowed per Title IV regulations.