MD · State Guide
Maryland BOOST Scholarship Guide 2026–2027
Maryland's BOOST scholarship funds private-school tuition for low-income students. Award amounts are set annually by the BOOST Advisory Board.
At a glance
Amount per student
Varies (BOOST Advisory Board sets award amounts)
Voucher
Application window
Spring
Closed for 2026–2027 (application deadline was May 8, 2026). BOOST Advisory Board sets award amounts; no fixed statewide figure is available. Check MSDE for next cycle.
Status
Active
Enacted 2016
Program Type
Voucher
Status
Active
Award Amount
Varies (BOOST Advisory Board sets award amounts)
Enacted
2016
Administrator
Maryland State Department of Education
Application Window
Spring
Eligibility
Low-income students at participating non-public schools.
What the money can be used for
- Tuition
See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility. Low-income students at participating non-public schools.
- Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Maryland State Department of Education for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
- Open the application. Maryland State Department of Education runs the program; applications typically open spring.
- Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.
Editorial notes
Maryland’s program was enacted in 2016. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Maryland State Department of Education before spending.
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Last verified July 31, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with Maryland State Department of Education before applying or spending.