Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program

The Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program (Tolbert Grant Program) is to provide financial assistance to full-time students attending approved private career schools in Maryland.

Application Timeline:

Opening Date: The 2025-2026 academic year application opens June 1, 2025.

Closing Date: The 2025-2026 academic year application will close on June 15, 2026​.

Notification Date: While specific notification dates are not provided, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are advised to submit all required materials promptly to ensure timely processing.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students enrolled at an approved Maryland private career school​
  • Students must enroll for at least 18 clock hours per week
  • All majors are eligible
• Applicants must be Maryland residents
  • If you are a dependent student, your parent must be a Maryland resident

Application Process & Requirements:

• Applicants must apply at the financial aid office at their private career school

Required Documentation:

All Applicants:

• Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and
• Submit an application for the Tolbert Grant Program at the financial aid office of the private career school you attend.

Award Amount:

• The award amount of a Tolbert Grant may be up to $500. Funds may not be available to award all eligible students