Overview
The Prince George's County Promise Scholarship covers tuition and fees for eligible students, bridging the gap between what federal, state, and other grants and scholarships provide and the full cost of attendance. The program is built on the premise that a lack of financial resources should not prevent students from earning an associate degree or industry-recognized licensure or credential from PGCC.
Eligibility Requirements
- A high school graduate from Prince George's County (within the last two years)
- A resident of Prince George's County
- A first-time college student (no previous college experience other than dual enrollment)
Requirements for students seeking an associate degree:
- Enroll in an associate degree program at PGCC.
- Have a current FAFSA on file with the Student Financial Aid Office. The Prince George's Community College school code is 002089. If ineligible for FAFSA, complete the MHEC One App (formerly known as MSFAA).
To maintain the scholarship:
- Successfully complete 30 credits every academic year, including fall, winter, spring, and summer.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- File a FAFSA or MHEC One App every year by March 1.
- Successfully complete the degree within three years of the award.
- Comply with all programming requirements of the Prince George's County Promise Scholarship program.
Requirements for students seeking licensure or certification:
- Must enroll in a workforce program that leads to eligible licensure or professional certification.
- Must complete the licensure or certification within the prescribed timeline, maintaining continuous enrollment. Students will receive funding for their first credential only.
To maintain the scholarship:
- The recipient must exhibit progress as determined by the course/program assessments.
Application Details
The scholarship award will be calculated after all other grants and scholarships have been applied to tuition and fees.
The priority deadline is March 1. Applications will be accepted after this date.
Associate Degree Seekers
- Apply to PGCC. Complete the PG Promise section on the college application.
- Complete your FAFSA or MHEC One App.
If you already submitted the college application without completing the PG Promise section, email scholarships@pgcc.edu.
Certificate and Licensure Seekers
- Submit the scholarship application below.
Complete by July 1
- Submit your final, official high school transcript.
- Complete new student orientation (associate degree seekers only).
- Take the placement test or show exemptions (associate degree seekers only).
- Register for courses.
The priority deadline for all required application documents is July 1.
Contact Us
Special Scholarships Program
Bladen Hall, Room 124
301 Largo Rd.
Largo, MD 20774-2199
Phone: 301-546-7588
Email: scholarships@pgcc.edu