WISE Path Program

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Becoming a WISE Path Scholar

Participation in the WISE Path program is exclusively for the following students:

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Eligibility ›

Eligibility for the Prince George’s County Promise Scholarship requires that students meet all of the following criteria:

• Graduated from a Prince George's County high school within the last two years.
• Current Prince George's County resident.
• First-time college student who has attended no institution other than PGCC and holds no more than twelve (12) completed academic credits.
• First-time college student with no more than 12 completed academic credits and no attendance at any institution other than PGCC.
  • Dual Enrollment credits are the only exception to the first-time student requirement.
• Completed a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Maryland Higher Education Commission ONE Application (MHEC One App).

Accepted Programs ›

WISE Path at PGCC accepts most majors in the following degree programs:

• Associate of Arts (A.A.)
• Associate of Science (A.S.)
• Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.)

Ineligible Programs ›

Currently, WISE Path at PGCC does not accept the following degree programs and majors:

• Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.)
• Computer Science, A.S.
• Engineering, A.S.

What's the Commitment?

Submit your WISE Path Program Commitment Agreement to participate in the WISE Path program for the next 3 years. After filling out the agreement, students will be assigned a WISE Path Advisor and begin planning for Learning Squad courses.

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Academic Requirements ›

• Enroll in an eligible associate program.
  • Computer Science, Education, and Engineering programs are ineligible at this time
• Register for 12 or more credits each fall and spring semester.
• Complete 30 credits every academic year (e.g, fall, spring, and summer).
• Enroll in courses aligned with your program of study.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 each semester.
• Graduate from Prince George’s Community College within three years.

Participation Requirements ›

• New students must participate in learning squads for the first two semesters.
• Meet with your W.I.S.E. Path advisor at least once a month.
• Attend group activities (e.g., career workshops, tutoring).
• File a FAFSA/MHEC One application every year by March 1.

Financial Incentives

The WISE program provides financial support and a variety of incentives to empower student success.

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Tuition and Fees ›

This scholarship program provided to WISE Path Scholars is a last-dollar scholarship. Last-dollar scholarship means it will be calculated after all other grants and scholarships have been applied to tuition and fees.

Textbooks ›

The scholarship program covers textbooks in the PGCC College Store.

Monthly Incentive ›

A $50 e-gift card will be sent for attending monthly meetings with your WISE Path Advisor.

Momentum Milestone Incentive ›

A $100 e-gift card for earning and maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA for fall and spring semesters at the College.