APPLICATION

DEADLINES
FAFSA
application, if eligible: March 1

CASA
scholarship application,
BUILD
if not eligible for FAFSA: March 1

YouthWorks: March 1 YOUR

FUTURE
BCCC/MSP
THE MAYOR’S application: April 20

SCHOLARS High school

transcripts to BCCC: April 20

PROGRAM ACCUPLACER exam, T HE MAYO R ’S SCHO LA R S PRO G RA M

allows eligible new high school graduates
who are residents of Baltimore City to
attend Baltimore City Community College
(BCCC) tuition-free through a last-dollar
scholarship. This partnership between
BCCC, Baltimore City Public Schools and
Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. “Jack”
if no qualifying SAT/ACT Tuition-Free at BCCC
test scores: April 20 Through a Last-Dollar Scholarship
SAT/ACT
test scores to BCCC: April 20
For more information go to www.bccc.edu/msp
SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Young is an exciting opportunity that

makes college and job training programs B a ltim ore C ity Communi ty Col l e ge
affordable and helps students move toward 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
a rewarding career and financial security. Baltimore, MD 21215-7807
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
410.462.8300 | bccc.edu | msp@bccc.edu

FEBRUARY 2019
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ABOUT THE MAYOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM (MSP) College Promise Scholarship (MCCPS)

What You Need to Know

MSP MCCPS

Baltimore City residents who are 2019 high school graduates Participants who complete an associate degree are eligible to Last-dollar: Must Yes Yes
can apply regardless of income, GPA and immigration status. earn a bachelor’s degree at Coppin State University tuition-free. submit FAFSA if
Visit coppin.edu for application details. eligible

Qualification for the MSP is determined by submission and Community BCCC Any Maryland
Participants can enroll to earn an associate degree, certificate
completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid College partner community college
or job training credential as a Mayor’s Scholar. See bccc.edu
(FAFSA) each year, if eligible to apply for State and federal
for degree and certificate programs.  
student financial aid. Applicants to job training programs are Minimum GPA None 2.3
exempt from the FAFSA requirement. Immigrants who are to enroll
The following non-credit job training programs are eligible:
ineligible for FAFSA may still apply for MSP.
Minimum GPA 2.0 2.5
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
• Multi-skilled Medical Technician in program
As a last-dollar scholarship, the Mayor’s Scholars Program covers
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
tuition and mandatory fees at BCCC after all other aid has been Immigration All students eligible, All students who
• Medical Billing and Coding
awarded. It does not cover textbooks, transportation, food, and • Construction Core status eligibility regardless of qualify for in-state
other out-of-pocket expenses. Please note financial aid is not an • Telecommunications Cabling immigration status tuition.
entitlement but earned by attending classes regularly. • Warehouse Logistics
• Pre-Cyber Security Income limit None $100,000 for
• IT Networking/Cyber Security single-parent
The scholarship covers up to three years for an associate degree
families
or one and a half times the expected completion time of any
$150,000 for
BCCC certificate or certified job training program.
two-parent families

Summer Bridge Yes, mandatory No

Students must complete a six-week Summer Bridge Program
Program
starting July 1, 2019. Students may be paid to attend the Summer
Bridge Program through YouthWorks or they may be eligible for
Service None Work in MD after
a CASA scholarship.
Requirement graduation for
minimum of one
There is no minimum GPA to enroll, but participants enrolling to year for each year
earn an associate degree or certificate must maintain full-time or partial year
status and at least a 2.0 GPA, while in the program. Those in of awarded
job training programs must successfully complete all courses in scholarship
the eligible programs.
For more information about the MCCPS, visit the Maryland
Higher Education Commission’s website: mhec.maryland.gov.