Baltimore County College Promise is local aid administered by CCBC for county residents pursuing an eligible degree, credit certificate, or workforce-training program. It works as last-dollar aid: federal and state grants and other scholarships are applied first, and the program may cover eligible tuition still due. It is not a full college budget; books, transportation, materials, and other expenses may remain the student’s responsibility.
For a degree or credit certificate, CCBC’s page requires Baltimore County residency, eligible immigration status, a high-school diploma or GED, FAFSA, an official transcript, and household adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less. Students may enroll starting at one credit, but the award covers only courses required for the declared program. Credit students must maintain at least a 2.3 GPA and generally complete the program within six years. If the applicant is a dependent, check whether a parent’s Maryland domicile must also be documented.
A separate route is available to some Maryland Dream Act students and requires an approved nonresident-tuition exemption and the MHEC One App when FAFSA is unavailable. For workforce training through Continuing Education, CCBC says there is no FAFSA, income, or GPA requirement; students still need county residency, continuous enrollment, and timely completion of an eligible course series. Personal-enrichment classes are excluded. Requirements can change substantially depending on whether a student seeks a degree or a career certificate.
Annual renewal for degree programs requires FAFSA and CCBC$FundMe in the scholarship portal, continued county residency, income eligibility, enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, and the required GPA. CCBC also lists Maryland Community College Promise, a separate state program with its own income, credit, and deadline rules. Do not combine county and state funding as if they were one award; ask CCBC which application and calculation apply to your file.
To start, apply to CCBC and register early, complete the FAFSA with school code 002063 or MHEC One App when applicable, and submit the scholarship portal applications. The webpage does not give one deadline for every route, so confirm the current term and funding with Financial Aid at 443-840-2222. Before registering, request an eligible-course review and account estimate showing what Promise covers and what balance remains.
College Promise Programs: Baltimore County and Maryland at CCBC — Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).
CCBC financial aid: contact and application resources — Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).
FAFSA application — Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education.
Maryland state financial-aid programs for 2026–27 — Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
CCBC Grant and Scholarship Portal — Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).
Informational guide checked against official sources on October 12, 2026. Dates, cohorts, and available aid may change by term; confirm eligibility and balances with the institution before enrolling.
Baltimore County Promise can reduce eligible CCBC tuition, but requires renewal and leaves other costs out; distinguish county aid from the state program.
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Baltimore County College Promise — Community College of Baltimore County
For in-county tuition, it is last-dollar aid for eligible Baltimore County residents in degree, certificate, and workforce programs. The workforce route has no FAFSA, income, or GPA requirement, while academic degrees have additional criteria.
County last-dollar scholarship for CCBC degree and certificate programs
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Federal Student Aid / CCBC · Accessed October 12, 2026
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