Choosing where to start college is a big decision. Don’t settle for less, just pay less. At AACC, you don’t have to choose between quality and affordability – you get both! We’re ranked Maryland’s No. 1 community college and No. 3 in the U.S. With award-winning instructors, flexible scheduling and 100-plus programs, you’ll receive a top-notch education for a fraction of the cost.
With state programs like the Maryland Community College Promise as well as the free AACC scholarships and public grants, you could be eligible for more money than you think. Let's see if we can get you the education you deserve without leaving a hole in your pocket.
Jasmine Pratt had no savings and no family support. She became proactive in pursuing financial aid, including through the FAFSA. “... I was filling out anything and everything when it came to financial support. ... I knew I didn’t want to stop (college) once I started.”
Pratt was thrilled when she received news of scholarships, including the Maryland Promise Scholarship, a last-dollar scholarship available to students who enroll at a Maryland community college. She started school in fall 2020 and plans to graduate from AACC in 2023 with a major in psychology and a certificate in gender and sexuality studies. Her next step is to transfer to the University of Southern Florida.
“I wasn't the best student in school, and we're not in the most financially needy family, but we still got my whole tuition for the school year covered,” Sarah DiPietro said. The Maryland Promise Scholarship was created to fill in the gaps for students who have too much income for need-based grants, but not enough to pay for college without loans.
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