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Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship

Your Path to Affordable College

The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is a program designed to help low- and middle-income Maryland families pay for college. For eligible students, it can significantly reduce or even completely cover their tuition at a Maryland community college.

Key Deadlines

  • Complete your FAFSA or MHEC One App by:

                 April 1, 2026 (for the upcoming academic year)

Are you Eligible?

You likely are if you meet these general requirements:

  • You'll attend the community college in your county.
  • You're eligible for in-state tuition.
  • Income Limits:
  1. Single or single-parent household: AGI under $100,000.
  2. Married or two-parent household: AGI under $150,000.
  • Academics:
  1. High school GPA: 2.3 or higher.
  2. Current college GPA: 2.5 or higher.
  • You're a Maryland high school graduate or GED recipient.
  • You haven't already earned a bachelor's or associate degree.
  • You don't have another scholarship covering your full college costs.

How to Apply

  • Credit Students: Simply complete your FAFSA (MHEC One App) by April 1. Make sure to list your Maryland community college!
  • Non-Credit Students: You'll need to complete the FAFSA (or MHEC One App) by April 1 AND submit a separate Promise Non-Credit Application online through the MHEC One App in MDCAPS.

Additional Steps for ALL Applicants

  • Submit Final High School Transcript: Provide your official final high school transcript to Raptor Central office. This helps verify your GPA and graduation.
  • Sign Drug-Free Pledge: You will be required to sign a Drug-Free Pledge Form under financial aid required documents through you MYMC.

Important Notes

  • "Last-Dollar" Program: This scholarship typically covers tuition and fees after other aid (like Pell Grants) has been applied.
  • Award Amounts: You could receive between $200 - $5,000 annually, or your actual tuition and fees (whichever is less).
  • Renewable: You can renew this scholarship for up to three years if you continue to meet the requirements, including:
  1. Maintaining a 2.5 GPA (for credit students).
  2. Continuously enrolling in at least 6 credits each semester.
  3. Filing your FAFSA/MHEC One App by April 1 each year.

Learn More
For full details and updates on eligibility, requirements, and the scholarship award process, visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) websitenew window

 

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