We have researched 3 state-specific options in Maryland. This is partial coverage, not a complete list; filters may hide some entries.
Maryland · Training through funded industry partnerships
EARN Maryland training partnerships
Maryland Department of Labor and EARN training partnerships
Explore industry-led training partnerships serving job seekers and existing workers, including manufacturing, construction, automotive and transportation.
Why it appears: a Maryland funding route. Start with: local workforce adviser.
What to verify
- Use the job-seeker directory to find a relevant program serving your area.
- Ask the listed representative about the next cohort, entry requirements, covered costs and any participant expenses.
EARN grants fund partnerships, not personal checks to spend at any school. A partnership listing is not confirmation of a funded seat or zero remaining costs.
Your next step
Start on EARN's career-training page, choose an industry and contact the designated local program representative, not the grant competition.
Sources checked September 27, 2026
Next editorial review due December 26, 2026. Deadlines and available funding must be confirmed directly; source review is not confirmation of an open application window.
Maryland · Limited grant for private career-school study
Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant
Maryland Higher Education Commission and approved private career schools
A school-administered option for eligible Maryland residents attending an approved private career school full-time, at least 18 clock hours per week.
Why it appears: a Maryland funding route. Start with: school financial aid or training office.
What to verify
- Ask the school to verify its approval, your program and enrollment schedule, and applicable residency requirements.
- Complete the FAFSA and the school's Tolbert application through its financial-aid office.
The state lists a maximum of $500, not a guaranteed award, and warns that funds may not cover all eligible applicants. This does not establish funding for a particular flight school or other directory provider.
Your next step
Read MHEC's instructions, then ask the approved private career school's aid office whether Tolbert funds remain and how to apply.
Sources checked September 27, 2026
Next editorial review due December 26, 2026. Deadlines and available funding must be confirmed directly; source review is not confirmation of an open application window.
Maryland · Aid for approved noncredit training sequences
Maryland Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and participating community colleges
An option for eligible learners in an approved community college sequence leading to job preparation, apprenticeship, licensure or skill development.
Why it appears: a Maryland funding route. Start with: school financial aid or training office.
What to verify
- Ask the college about Maryland residency, Maryland high-school graduate or qualifying active-duty military eligibility routes.
- Verify the exact sequence and the college's application requirements, available funds and current award limit.
The MHEC overview and Montgomery College's 2026-27 page describe award limits differently. Get the applicable limit in writing; do not multiply advertised amounts or assume every noncredit course qualifies.
Your next step
Contact your community college's financial-aid or workforce office before enrolling and request a sequence-specific award assessment.
Sources checked September 27, 2026
Next editorial review due October 27, 2026. Deadlines and available funding must be confirmed directly; source review is not confirmation of an open application window.
Nationwide route · Education benefits
GI Bill benefits for non-degree training
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
A route to investigate for eligible Veterans, service members and qualified family members considering approved non-college-degree training.
Why it appears: a nationwide route with individual and program requirements. Start with: va and school certifying official.
What to verify
- Confirm your benefit entitlement with VA and the exact program's approval with the school's certifying official.
- Payment depends on your benefit program and enrollment circumstances.
Not every school or course is approved. Flight training has separate rules; this listing does not establish private-pilot funding.
Your next step
Use VA's school-selection resources, then confirm the specific course and benefits before committing.
Sources checked September 26, 2026
Next editorial review due December 25, 2026. Deadlines and available funding must be confirmed directly; source review is not confirmation of an open application window.
Nationwide route · Locally administered training assistance
WIOA training assistance
Local workforce system; U.S. Department of Labor oversight
A starting point for adults and dislocated workers seeking employment-related training support through an American Job Center.
Why it appears: a nationwide route with individual and program requirements. Start with: local workforce adviser.
What to verify
- Ask the local office to assess your circumstances and the exact training program.
- Local processes, approved training and available funding need separate confirmation.
A training-provider listing is not a personal award. Do not assume costs paid before authorization will be reimbursed.
Your next step
Contact an American Job Center before enrolling; request its training-funding assessment process.
Sources checked September 26, 2026
Next editorial review due December 25, 2026. Deadlines and available funding must be confirmed directly; source review is not confirmation of an open application window.
