Prince George’s County Promise Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a resident of Prince George's County.
• Have graduated from a Prince George's County high school within the previous two years.
• Be a first-time college student with no previous college experience other than dual enrollment.
• Associate degree applicants must enroll in an associate degree program at Prince George's Community College.
• Associate degree applicants must have a current FAFSA or MHEC One-App on file.
• Licensure or certification applicants must enroll in an eligible workforce program leading to professional licensure or an industry-recognized credential.

Requirements

• Apply to Prince George's Community College.
• Complete the PG Promise section of the college application if pursuing an associate degree.
• Complete the FAFSA or MHEC One-App when required.
• Submit the final official high school transcript.
• Associate degree students must complete new student orientation.
• Complete placement testing or meet applicable exemptions when required.
• Register for courses.
• Associate degree renewal recipients must complete 30 credits each academic year.
• Associate degree renewal recipients must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• File the FAFSA or MHEC One-App annually by March 1.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply to Prince George's Community College.
2. 2Complete the PG Promise section of the PGCC application if seeking an associate degree.
3. 3Complete the FAFSA or MHEC One-App.
4. 4Certificate and licensure applicants should complete the separate Promise Scholarship application.
5. 5Submit your final official high school transcript.
6. 6Complete required orientation, placement, and registration steps.
7. 7Submit required documents as early as possible, with March 1 and August 1 serving as important priority dates.