Maryland HB700 establishes a direct admission program for eligible high school students in public senior higher education institutions.

Maryland HB700 creates a direct admission program for certain high school students in public senior higher education institutions. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will administer the program through the Commission’s financial aid system and the Common Application. Eligible students must meet the college and career readiness standard, complete required prerequisite courses, apply by the deadline, and meet other course requirements. Participating institutions may set additional criteria and must waive application fees for direct admission applicants.

Maryland HB700 establishes a direct admission program for eligible high school students in public senior higher education institutions.

Maryland HB700 creates a direct admission program for certain high school students in public senior higher education institutions. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will administer the program through the Commission’s financial aid system and the Common Application. Eligible students must meet the college and career readiness standard, complete required prerequisite courses, apply by the deadline, and meet other course requirements. Participating institutions may set additional criteria and must waive application fees for direct admission applicants.