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# W h y A p p l y M I C U A
Ready to explore your future at one of Maryland’s private colleges or universities?
In partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), join us for Private College Application Day and apply to MICUA institutions with no application fees!
Please note: Fees are automatically waived for most schools, no code needed.
Johns Hopkins University: use code MDAPPLYDAY.
Loyola University Maryland: select the Maryland Private College Application Day fee waiver in the Common App.
This is your chance to take the next step without the usual costs—don’t miss out!
Capitol Technology University
Beltsville, MD
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD
Hood College
Frederick, MD
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Loyola University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD
St. Johns College
Annapolis, Maryland
Stevenson University
Baltimore, MD
Washington College
Chestertown, MD
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
MICUA Members
No Application Fees. Apply to any participating MICUA member institution for free. Submit directly on the college’s website or through the Common App (no codes needed!)
Explore Your Options: Learn more about what makes each campus unique by visiting open houses across Maryland.
Plan Your Future: Download the Guaranteed Access Partnership Program (GAPP) brochure below to learn about additional financial aid opportunities.
Why Participate?
Are you eligible for $36,000 annually?
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How to get started
Prepare Your Application
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Choose from our four application days to apply for free!
Review the admission requirements of your chosen MICUA institutions.
Submit your applications for free to participating Maryland private colleges on the college’s website or via the Common App.
Fees are automatically waived for most schools, no code needed.
Johns Hopkins University: use code MDAPPLYDAY.
Loyola University Maryland: select the Maryland Private College Application Day fee waiver in the Common App.
Please note:
Take the first step towards a bright future at one of Maryland's private colleges and universities.
Click below to learn more about the Guaranteed Access Partnership Program (GAPP).
Start planning your journey today!
Are you eligible for $36,000 annually?
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