2026-2027 Noncredit Promise Scholarship Application

Email Address

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Birthdate

Social Security or Tax ID Number

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

County

Degree Status

As of the date you are completing this application, have you already earned either an Associate or Bachelor's Degree?

Yes

No

Maryland In-state Tuition and Graduation Eligibility Requirement*

A student must be a Maryland high school graduate or be a recipient of a Maryland GED. Select all that apply.

Graduate of Maryland HS

Maryland GED Recipient

Name of High School

Prior Year Promise Status

Have you received the Maryland Promise Scholarship at any point at another Maryland Community College, for a credit or non-credit program?

Yes

No

If yes, name of college

Have you previously received the Maryland Promise Scholarship at Harford Community College, for a credit or non-credit program?

Yes

No

Workforce Course Selection

Please be advised: If a student resides outside of Harford County and applies for a program that is also offered at their local community college, their scholarship application may be denied.

List of Eligible Programs

Promise Scholarship Checklist

Have you completed a 2026-2027 FAFSA® for HCC?
**Students who have completed a FAFSA only need to submit documents from categories A and B.

Yes

No

Student Personal Circimstances

The purpose of this checklist is to verify eligibility requirements set by the State of Maryland.

Student Personal Circumstances: Select one option that BEST applies to your current status at the time of completing this application.

A. Verification of Residency

Documents to prove eligibility for Maryland in-state Tuition. Individuals must be eligible for in-state tuition at a Maryland institution to qualify for the Promise Scholarship. Dependent students MUST also submit documentation for at least one parent. All documentation must be current and unexpired.

Valid Maryland Driver’s License
Residential rental contract (apartment lease or other rental of real property)
Mortgage account statement, deed, communication from the State Department of Assessment and Taxation or other proof of home ownership
Maryland vehicle registration card or title
Proof of Active Duty Military and Status.
Proof of approval for Maryland DREAM Act (if selected, skip category D)

Note: In-State tuition rates are granted to students who reside in Maryland for a set period of time, have the ability to establish legal domicile in Maryland, or are stationed in Maryland. The parent(s) of a dependent student must meet this requirement.

Student Verification of Residency

Any document from the list above to verify your address

Parent Verification of Residency

Based on the answer above, you are a dependent student. Dependent students MUST upload any document from the list provided to verify their parent's address.

B. Maryland High School Graduation Staus

Applicants must be a Maryland high school graduate, including a Maryland GED. Please provide documentation supporting high school graduation status.

Please select which document you will be submitting.

A copy of your Maryland High School Diploma, or GED, or

An unofficial copy of your final High school transcript with graduation date listed.

Proof of graduation

C. Income eligibility

To be eligible, a student must meet the income eligibility of :

no more than $100,000 combined income for student and parent (Dependent student) who reside in a single-parent households, or
no more than $150,000 combined income for student and parents (Dependent student) residing in a two-parent household.

Did you file 2024 Taxes

Yes

No, I worked but did not file taxes

No, I did not work nor filed taxes

Student Proof of income - please select which document you will be submitting

Copy of your 2024 Federal tax transcript, or

Copy of IRS Verification of Non-filing letter for 2024 Federal tax year (eligible no filers)

Student Proof of income

For Dependent students: Proof of Parent Income

Did your parent(s) file 2024 taxes

Yes

No, they worked but did not file taxes

No, they did not work nor filed taxes

(for Dependent students) Proof of Parent income

Copy of your parent(s) 2024 Federal tax transcript, or

Copy of IRS Verification of Non-filing letter for 2024 Federal tax year

Parent Proof of Income

NOTE: Students who complete the FAFSA do not have to submit tax documentation.

D. Proof of Citizenship.

Provide one document from the list

United States Birth Certificate

Proof of Asylum Refugee status: I-94, I-94A, or Temporary Form I-551

Permanent Resident Card

United States Passport or Passport Card

Certificate of Naturalization

Certificate of Citizenship

Proof of Citizenship

NOTE: Students who complete the FAFSA do not have to submit proof of citizenship.

Part G: Signature & Acknowledgement

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 this award is for the approved program for which I am applying (listed below) and cannot be used for any other program or classes. 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. Type your full name.

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Part F: Drug free pledge

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.* Type your full name.

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Terms and Conditions

Funds are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Awards are issued exclusively for the program indicated on the application.
Funds may only be used towards tuition and mandatory fees. Books and supplies are excluded.
Maryland law requires that students enroll in a vocational certificate, a certificate, or participates in a registered apprenticeship at the community college located in their county, unless the program is not offered at their local college, or the student is attending a community college in the State with on-campus residential facilities.
Students must be enrolled in a sequence of courses leading to licensure or certification. List is subject to change at any time.
Available to MD Residents, graduates of MD high schools, and recipients of MD GED who qualify for in-state tuition, and active duty military residing in MD.
Students may receive up to $5,000 per academic year, not to exceed the cost of the program.
Students may renew the scholarship up to 3 years after enrolling in a noncredit sequence.
This is a last dollar scholarship, which means awards will calculated after all other Federal and State scholarships have been credited to the student's tuition.
Any student who exceeds the allowed funding amount or number of program awards will be financially responsible for all associated costs that are deemed ineligible.
Students who are U.S citizens must provide their Social Security Number or Tax ID Number.
Harford Community College reserves the right to adjust or cancel your scholarship at any time if it is determined that you do not meet the qualifications.
Applying for the scholarship does not guarantee an award.
Refunds are not issued to students for unused Promise award amounts.
All scholarships are managed and awarded in accordance to the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s prescribed guidelines and Harford Community College's policy and/or procedure.

I have read and understand the terms and conditions for the Maryland Community College Noncredit Promise Scholarship Application

I understand