Application & Eligibility
How to Apply
Students from throughout Maryland who are about to enter the 6th or the 9th grade may apply.
The SEED School of Maryland’s application opens each September and closes in March. Each year, all eligible applications are entered into a public lottery, which is held in May.
As a Maryland State School, SEED is committed to serving families across the entire state. We strive to ensure our footprint reaches every county, and the lottery is designed so that at least two eligible students from each local education agency (LEA) have the opportunity to enroll.
Currently, scholars from 14 Maryland LEAs are represented at The SEED School of Maryland. We are proud of the diverse communities that make up our student body and invite you to take the first step by submitting your application during the open enrollment window.
STEP 1
Visit SEED MD!
The first step is to experience our 52-acre campus in person. Join us for an admissions event to learn more about our community, meet our team, and see SEED in action.
STEP 2
Apply
Submit an admissions application online through our website portal during the open application window.
STEP 3
Eligibility Verification
After submitting your application, you’ll need to provide supporting documents to verify eligibility.
To qualify, students must:
Be a Maryland State resident
Enter SEED in either 6th or 9th grade
Meet federal poverty guidelines
STEP 4
Admissions Lottery
The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications to determine eligibility. All eligible families are invited to the Admissions Lottery in May.
Families admitted through the lottery attend a mandatory Parent Orientation (one day).
Students attend a mandatory Student Orientation (one week).
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
Fall Open House:
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
Spring Open House:
Sunday, March 15th, 2026 (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
The Admissions Cycle
Once your application is submitted, there are two important next steps:
Submit Supporting Documents
Click here to view the Supporting Documents Checklist and ensure all required items are submitted.Complete the Student Information Form
As part of the supporting documents, the Student Information Form must be filled out by your student’s current teacher or guidance counselor.
Click here to access the Student Information Form.
Eligibility
Your student is eligible to apply to SEED MD if they meet the below requirements.
For rising 6th graders, you must be:
A Maryland resident;
Entering the 6th grade in the fall of the anticipated school year; and
Not older than 12 years and 7 months as of September 1st.
In addition, your family income must be less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
For rising 9th graders, you must be:
A Maryland resident;
Entering the 9th grade in the fall of the anticipated school year; and
Not older than 15 years and 7 months as of September 1st.
In addition, your family income must be less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
The school shall admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. It will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, or athletic and other school administered program.