FAQs: Additional Program Details
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Students must be enrolled in a Prince George’s County public high school to participate in the 3D Scholars program.
While students are enrolled in the 3D Scholars program and attend a host PGCPS public high school, PGCPS will pay tuition, fees, and textbooks associated with taking classes at PGCC.
When a student transitions to PGCC, if they are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, all tuition, fees, and textbooks will be covered by the Federal Pell Grant. Students not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant will receive the Prince George's Promise Scholarship to cover the remaining tuition and fees. Please note that the Promise Scholarship may not cover some semesters. If a 3D Scholar student wants to take classes during a non-scholarship semester, they are responsible for fees, books, and tuition, which will be discounted by 50 percent.
To benefit from the PG3D Scholarship at UMGC, all Scholars must complete their FAFSA (or the MHEC OneApp for students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA) prior to March 1st each year.
When a student transitions to UMGC, any federal and/or state grants they qualify for will be applied first to the tuition and fees charges first. If a balance remains after those grants are applied, the UMGC PG3D Scholarship will cover the remaining tuition and fees, —up to 60 attempted credits at UMGC or until the student completes all coursework required for their first bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
For students who do not qualify for any federal or state grants, the UMGC PG3D Scholarship will be applied directly to cover tuition and fees—up to 60 attempted credits at UMGC or until the student completes all coursework required for a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
Students are responsible for covering the cost of any required books and/or course materials not provided electronically, as well as any tuition and fees beyond 60 attempted credits at UMGC.
To continue receiving financial benefits through the 3D Scholars Program, students must maintain all eligibility criteria each term. Additionally, the UMGC application fee and diploma fee are waived for 3D Scholars students.
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) provides transportation for all 3D Scholars students to and from Charles Herbert Flowers High School. Additionally, PGCPS offers limited transportation from Charles Herbert Flowers High School to Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and back, Monday through Thursday.
Students are required to follow the attendance policies of the college they are attending. For example, while enrolled in PGCC, students must adhere to the PGCC academic calendar, even if they are dually enrolled in PGCPS. Students are responsible for making up any college coursework missed due to inclement weather or schedule changes at their high school.
Students must follow the PGCPS academic calendar for their high school courses and the appropriate college academic calendars for their courses at PGCC and UMGC.
Only dual credit courses count toward high school graduation requirements. These courses come from a limited, preapproved list, and the grades are weighted on a 5.0 scale on the high school transcript. The approved dual credit courses have been specifically selected because they fulfill requirements at all three institutions—high school, PGCC, and UMGC.
The 3D Scholars Program is a unique initiative within PGCPS that offers a clear, direct path from high school to a bachelor’s degree. Students receive high touch advising at each institution, ensuring individualized guidance and support throughout the program. This approach promotes a smooth transition from high school to PGCC and from PGCC to UMGC.
Students must apply to PGCC and UMGC at the appropriate times and meet the minimum requirements to remain in the 3D Scholars Program. The application fee will be waived at both institutions.