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Community College Promise Scholarship is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). A last-dollar scholarship for Maryland high school graduates or GED recipients enrolling at a Maryland community college.
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Maryland Promise Scholarship - Prince George's Community College Maryland Promise Scholarship The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship offers eligible Maryland community college students financial assistance. As a "last-dollar" scholarship, it covers remaining tuition and mandatory fees after federal and state financial aid is applied.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) One App by April 1, 2026 .
You may be eligible if you are a Maryland high school graduate or GED recipient eligible for in-state tuition and are planning to enroll, or are currently enrolled, full- or part-time in one of the following at a Maryland community college: A credit-bearing vocational certificate, certificate, or associate degree program. A sequence of credit or noncredit courses leading to licensure or certification.
A registered apprenticeship program. Have graduated from a Maryland high school or earned a GED in Maryland. Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of at least 2.
3, or a cumulative GPA of at least 2. 5 if currently enrolled at a community college. Be eligible for in-state tuition, as determined by the College.
Be enrolled in a credit certificate, associate degree program, or a sequence of noncredit courses leading to licensure or certification. * Be enrolled full- or part-time if pursuing a credit certificate or associate degree. Have not received grants or scholarships covering your full cost of attendance.
Have an annual adjusted gross income of: $100,000 or less for single (independent) students or one-parent (dependent) households. $150,000 or less for married (independent) students or two-parent (dependent) households. Have not previously earned a bachelor's or associate degree.
* If enrolling in a sequence of noncredit courses for licensure or certification, you must register for the next available courses in your sequence offered at the College. The student must be within the required adjusted income limits based on the applicable tax year: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or MHEC One App (available for students who are not eligible to submit a FAFSA).
After completing the FAFSA or MHEC One app, eligible applications must submit specific documentation for further consideration by PGCC. Grade Point Average (GPA) and General Education Development (GED) Requirements for Initial Applicants High School GPA Requirements High school seniors must have earned an unweighted cumulative 2.
3 GPA at the end of their first semester of their senior year in high school or by the end of their senior year of high school. Community College GPA Requirements Individuals currently enrolled at a community college must document that they earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2. 5 while previously or currently enrolled at a community college.
GED applicants must submit a copy of their examination. ** Exceptions to submitting a high school transcript: An initial applicant who graduated from high school five or more years before applying for the scholarship is exempt from submitting a high school transcript to document the GPA requirement.
Students who plan to enroll as a credit student in a vocational certificate or associate degree program should complete the application below: 2025-2026 Promise Credit Application 2026-2027 Promise Credit Application All “credit“ applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or MHEC One App (for undocumented individuals who are not eligible to receive federal financial aid) to assist with determining eligibility.
Students who plan to enroll as a non-credit "Continuing Education" student in a sequence of non-credit courses that lead to licensure or certification must: 2025-2026 Promise Non-Credit Application 2026-2027 Promise Non-Credit Application All “Continuing Education“ applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or MHEC One App (for undocumented individuals who are not eligible to receive federal financial aid) to minimize the number of documents to be submitted with the Non-Credit Application.
The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is renewable for up to three years. To maintain eligibility, you must submit the FAFSA or—if you are ineligible for federal aid but eligible for in-state tuition—the MHEC One App by April 1 each year. You may renew your scholarship if you: Continue to be eligible for in-state tuition.
Submit the FAFSA or MHEC One App annually by the April 1 deadline. Are enrolled in and complete: A sequence of credit or noncredit leading to licensure or certificate At least six credits in a credit program at the end of each semester. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.
5 if enrolled in a credit program. Make satisfactory academic progress toward a vocational certificate, certificate, registered apprenticeship, or associate degree. Continue to meet the income requirements.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland high school graduates or GED recipients eligible for in-state tuition, 2.3 HS GPA (2.5 CC), household income caps $100K single / $150K two-parent. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community College Promise Scholarship are due April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community College Promise Scholarship is funded by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Maryland Grants to Increase STEM Capacity for Girls is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Maryland that are actively involved in education, specifically focused on increasing STEM capacity for girls. The program demands precise adherence to federal and state fiscal oversight rules and focuses on fostering early engagement and practical experience for students from diverse backgrounds.
Maryland Rural Pathways to Prosperity Network (MD Pathways) is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). This four-year federal grant initiative connects nine rural community colleges and universities with local businesses and state agency leaders to ensure students graduate with industry-recognized credentials, paid workplace experience, and clear degree pathways in fast-growing local careers such as healthcare, cybersecurity, aerospace, high-tech agriculture, and education. It focuses on bringing targeted job training directly to community campuses and expanding access to short-term, career-focused training programs approved for federal Workforce Pell grants.
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