Financial Aid question

I got an email from MD higher education saying I’ve been put on a waiting list? They said they have insufficient funds… did anyone else get this? I was very surprised that I didn’t get any grants or merit scholarships considering I am in state and have stats that are well qualified.

Merit scholarships already came out one to two months ago.

@Tuscani but then why does the email say that I’ve been put on a waiting list for scholarships due to insufficient funds?

@Prodigee That email wasn’t from UMD. That was from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Almost everyone who completed FAFSA who live in Maryland probably received that email.

@Tuscani so everyone is put on the waiting list?

Yes, everyone is on the waiting list. My D got this last year. The state of Maryland doesn’t have money for scholarships and our new Governor has cut the funding for Public Education even more this year.

Actually, I know people who aren’t wait-listed. It depends on your financial status.

My D got the same email.