Wor-Wic Community College is encouraging all students to fill out financial aid forms to help them pursue their education. The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door for federal, state and school financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans.
That includes the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship, which can cover up to $5,000 of any remaining tuition and mandatory fee expenses after federal or state financial aid has been applied. It can essentially mean free college for some.
The FAFSA and Promise scholarship have no age limitation, so high school seniors can apply, as well as anyone who has put off working on a degree for financial reasons. Filling out the FAFSA has been streamlined over the past year and should take less than an hour to complete. Maryland scholarships use FAFSA data to award Maryland state funds.
“We’re glad the form has been simplified,” said Katie Abreu, director of financial aid. “Our office is available to help coach students and parents through the process if they get stuck.”
Students can get guidance and a link to the FAFSA form at worwic.edu/Pay-For-College, or by calling 410-749-0144
