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Promise Scholarship

College is more affordable than you think! The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship may allow you to attend Wor-Wic tuition free!

Maryland high school graduates and GED recipients of any age may be eligible to take advantage of this state scholarship. Scholarships are available for both credit and non-credit offerings. Eligible students can receive up to $5,000 to cover any remaining tuition and mandatory fee expenses after federal or state financial aid has been applied. 

To be eligible for the Promise scholarship, students must be eligible for in-state tuition, are planning to enroll or are currently enrolled full time or part time at a Maryland community college in a credit-bearing certificate or associate degree program or enrolled in a sequence of non-credit courses that lead to licensure or certification. 

Student and parent (if dependent) must have a combined adjusted gross income (AGI) below:

  • $100,000 if the applicant is single or resides in a single parent household; or
  • $150,000 if the applicant is married or resides in a two parent household.

For the full list of Promise eligibility requirements, please visit the website of the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Meeting the basic eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

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All Promise applicants enrolling in credit courses are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or MHEC One-App (formerly the Maryland State Financial Aid Application – MSFAA) annually.

The MHEC One-App is used in limited circumstances in which a student is eligible for in-state tuition, but is ineligible for federal student aid. The Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) must be completed online using MDCAPS, the online processing system of the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

The deadline to complete the FAFSA or MHEC One-App is April 15, 2025 for the 2024-25 academic year.

A copy of the student’s high school transcript may be requested by the financial aid office to verify the applicant met the 2.3 GPA requirement. Students who graduated from a Maryland high school or completed the GED more than five years ago may request to complete an affidavit to waive the request for transcripts. See the financial aid office for additional information.

Eligible students must enroll in a minimum of six credits each term in which they receive the Promise Scholarship. Students must maintain continuous fall/spring enrollment and meet the 2.5 GPA requirement annually while receiving the Promise scholarship.

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To be considered for the Promise scholarship for non-credit students, applicants must complete the CEWD Tuition Assistance Application annually.

The full list of eligible non-credit courses which lead to licensure or certification can be found here.

Applicants must provide a copy of their Maryland high school or GED diploma or transcript when completing the CEWD Tuition Assistance application.

Don't Qualify? Other Resources are Available

Don’t qualify for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship? There are many other resources that can help you attend for no cost or that can help you pay for part of your education.
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Ellie Soulis
Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator
410-334-2978
esoulis@worwic.edu