Smart Ways to Save on College in Maryland – Are You in the Know?
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Making higher education more accessible and affordable remains one of the most urgent challenges facing families in Maryland today. Thousands of people are drowning in student debt, with many questioning the value of a college degree.
But here in Maryland, we have resources to help take the bite out of student loans.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) offers a wealth of resources for students applying or transferring to college in Maryland, and to those exploring career and workforce education programs, scholarship and grant opportunities, and veterans' benefits.
MHEC also offers the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit, with an application deadline of September 15, 2025. If you have made payment on a student loan in 2025, you may be eligible for a tax credit worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
For students just starting college this fall, here’s another key reminder:
- The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on October 1.
Filing early is the best way to maximize your aid and avoid any last-minute technical issues. You can access the FAFSA and other helpful tools at studentaid.gov.
Higher education should open doors, not close them with unmanageable debt. As your Delegate, I’ll fight for policies that make college more affordable, reduce student loan burdens, and expand access to opportunity for every Marylander.
Join my campaign. Share your stories with me at tazeen@tazeenformaryland.com. Your support helps us continue building a Maryland where education is a right, not a privilege.
With heart and purpose,
Tazeen Ahmad
Candidate for Delegate
Leading with Heart, Delivering with Purpose
Please register for our September 14 reception. Interested in joining the host committee? Email me at tazeen@tazeenformaryland.com.
Use the QR code or click HERE to RSVP. I hope to see you there!
Getting Ready for Back-to-School?
Take advantage of Maryland’s Tax-Free Week!
Save on qualifying clothing, footwear, and backpacks for school or college.
Check the full list of eligible items and FAQs from the Comptroller’s Office HERE.
Paid for by Friends of Tazeen Ahmad
By Authority of Barbara Eyman, Treasurer, Wendy Frosh, Campaign Chair