Private School Financial Aid in Maryland
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Maryland has no state voucher program, but 42% of private school families still get aid through tax credit scholarships and school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $15,600/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Maryland programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Maryland Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
BOOST Scholarship
State-funded scholarship for low-income families. Income limit: 300% FPL (~$78K/family of 4)
Income limit: $78,000/year (family of 4)
$4,400
/year max
School-based financial aid
DC-area independent schools have large endowment-funded aid budgets
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Maryland
Maryland's BOOST program provides direct state scholarships up to $4,400 for families under 300% FPL. It's not a voucher — it's a state appropriation. Funding has fluctuated yearly, so check if slots are available. The DC-adjacent independent schools (Sidwell Friends, Holton-Arms, Landon) have enormous endowments and meet full demonstrated need. Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore and Washington offer tuition assistance across their schools.
How to Apply for Aid in Maryland
Apply for state programs first
Apply through your state's scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) for tax credit scholarships. These have the biggest awards.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.