Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship
The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship covers remaining tuition and fees for Maryland residents at community colleges after other non-loan aid, supporting access to higher education and workforce development.
Funder: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: FAFSA or MHEC One-App filing deadline (projected) | April 2027: Required documentation deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers remaining tuition and mandatory fees at Maryland community colleges after other non-loan aid; award size varies based on need and other aid received.
Summary: Last-dollar scholarship for Maryland residents to help cover community college tuition and fees not met by other non-loan financial aid.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm with the program page each year.
Description
The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar, need-based financial aid program administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). It is designed to make community college more accessible and affordable for Maryland residents by covering the remaining cost of tuition and mandatory fees at Maryland community colleges after other non-loan financial aid has been applied. The program aims to support higher education and workforce development across the state.
