Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program - Revisions

SB 269 extends the maximum duration for Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship recipients pursuing an associate’s degree part-time from 3 to 6 years after first enrollment. It also requires community colleges to grant extensions for allowable interruptions (e.g., due to medical or family hardship) if students provide documented evidence. The bill maintains existing eligibility requirements, including income limits, a 2.5 GPA, and enrollment in at least 6 credits per semester. These changes apply to new recipients starting July 1, 2025, and affect all part-time community college students in Maryland seeking associate degrees through the program.