2025-26 Noncredit Scholarship Application

This application is for students applying for career and workforce programs or courses beginning now through August 31, 2026.

Once the application is submitted, you will be contacted as to the scholarships or funding options for which you may be eligible.

For questions, email noncreditscholarships@harford.edu with the subject line: Scholarships.

Part A: Personal Info

First Name*

Last Name*

Middle Name

Birthdate*

Email Address*

Phone Number

HID# (optional)

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

[HIDDEN] Mailing State Helper

[HIDDEN] Zip Helper

[HIDDEN] City Helper

[HIDDEN] DOB Calculation

[HIDDEN] DOB Helper (18 and over)

[HIDDEN] DOB Helper (Less than 18)

Eligible Program and Courses:

List of Eligible Programs (check all that apply)

List of Eligible Courses (check all that apply)

Are you currently employed?

Yes

Employer Name:

Position Held

Are you seeking training to upskill your current position or looking for a career change?

Upskill

Career Change

Neither

Do you have a current Maryland EMT license with no disciplinary actions, at least one year of active membership in a Harford County EMS company as an EMT/Aide, and are you in good standing? Please provide a letter of reference from your Chief.

Have you lived in MD for at least the last 90 days?

Yes

Please provide one of the following unexpired documents for proof of MD residency:

Valid Maryland Driver’s License OR Maryland issued ID Card
Current residential rental contract (apartment lease or other rental of real property)
Latest mortgage account statement, deed, communication from the State Department of Assessment and Taxation or other proof of home ownership
Latest copy of federal or Maryland income tax return filing
Current Maryland vehicle registration card or title
Proof of Active-Duty Military Status

Please indicate if you have a High School Diploma or GED®.

Graduate of Maryland HS

Maryland GED® Recipient

I am currently enrolled in high school

None of the above

Name of High School

School CEEB code

What is your current GPA?

Please provide a copy of your current High School Report Card

Do you have prior or current military service?

Veteran

Active Duty

None of the above

Please provide a copy of your Military ID

Citizenship

US Citizen

Permanent Resident/ Asylee/ Refugee

Non U.S. citizen

Please provide a copy of your immigration documentation, that show your current visa status. If you are unable to upload you can email a copy to noncreditscholarships@harford.edu:

Part B: Financial Need

Complete dependency determination questionnaire to determine status prior to making selection. Check all that apply.

Were you born before January 1, 2001?

As of today are you married?

Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S armed forces for the purposes other than training?

Are you a veteran of the U.S armed forces?

Do you have children or other people (excluding your spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you now and between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025?

At any time since you turned 13, were you an orphan (no living biological or adoptive parent)?

At any time since you turned 13, were you in foster care, or a ward of the court?

Are you a legally emancipated minor, as determined by a court in their state of residence?

Are you in a legal guardianship with someone other than your parent or stepparent, as determined by a court in their state of residence?

At any time on or after July 1, 2023, were you unaccompanied and either (1) homeless or (2) self-supporting and at risk of being homeless?

None of the Above

Based on your answers above you are a Dependent Student and will need to submit the 2024 or 2025 tax returns for your parent(s) and yourself if you filed taxes.

Did your parent(s) file a federal tax return for 2024 or 2025?

Yes

Please attach a copy of your parent(s) 2024 or 2025 Income tax return. If you did not file taxes please obtain a letter of filing from the IRS here https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. (optional)

Based on your answers above you are an Independent Student and will need to submit your 2024 or 2025 tax returns.

Did you file a federal tax return for 2024 or 2025?

Yes

Please attach a copy of your 2024 or 2025 Income tax return. If you did not file taxes please obtain a letter of filing from the IRS here https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. (optional)

Please mark your households taxable net income range below:

$0 - $15,060

$15,061 - $20,440

$20,441 - $25,820

$25,821 - $31,200

$31,201 - $36,580

$36,581 - $41,960

$41,961 - $47,340

$47,341 - $52,720

$52,721 or more

How many people are in your household?

Have you applied for a Maryland Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship at any Maryland Community College?

Yes

If yes, name of college

Have you received the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Scholarship previously?

Yes

Scholarship Eligibility

You may qualify for the following scholarship(s):

Chizmar Family Paramedic Scholarship

BGE Scholarship

Fisher Doan Memorial Scholarship

Hunter Memorial Scholarship

John F. Mayhorne Scholarship

Kanaras Family Scholarship

Presidential Scholarship

Randall Roth Memorial Scholarship

Rockfield Manor Scholarship

Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Scholarship

Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship

I understand that based on the criteria of certain scholarships I may need to sign the Maryland drug free pledge. I acknowledge by not signing I many not be eligible for those scholarships.

Part C: Attachments and additional requirements

I pledge, as a condition of receiving student financial assistance, to remain drug free for the full term of the award. Unlawful use of drugs and alcohol may endanger my enrollment in a Maryland College as well as my Maryland financial aid award. (optional)
Type your full name.

By signing this application, I certify that all of the information provided in the application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Harford Community College reserves the right to adjust or cancel any scholarship award(s) based on my failure to comply with the guidelines as stated. I understand a HCC Workforce Representative may reach out requesting additional documentation for scholarships you may qualify for Type your full name*

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