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Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Announces Free Additional Classes in the New Raptor Ready Scholarship Program

Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç has added 11 new classes to the Raptor Ready Scholarship Program, on top of the 10 classes previously announced. Ë«Ó®ÓéÀֳǡ¯s new Raptor Ready Scholarship Program is designed to help 2020 Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç high school graduates get an early introduction into highly transferable college courses in an online or structured remote environment.

  • Accounting II (ACCT 222)
  • Computer Science I (CMSC 203)
  • Computer Science II (CMSC 204)
  • Principles of Economics 2 (ECON 202)
  • Intro to Engineering Design (ENES 100)
  • Precalculus (MATH 165)
  • Calculus I (MATH 181)
  • Calculus II (MATH 182)
  • Multivariable Calculus (MATH 280)
  • Differential Equations (MATH 282)
  • General Physics I (PHYS 161)

The scholarship program covers tuition and fees for one course (four credit hours maximum) and a grant to cover technology or educational supplies not to exceed $530 for the second summer session at MC, which begins July 11. The program is for spring 2020 Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç high school graduates who are Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç residents, including anticipated June graduates. The Raptor Ready scholarships are limited and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

There is also a limited number of Raptor Ready scholarships and vouchers available for DACA, Dreamer, and F1 students through the Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Foundation.

¡°There is no reason to delay your college dreams during this uncertain time,¡± said Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç President DeRionne Pollard. ¡°Thousands of graduates have discovered that Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç is the smart choice for achieving their college and career goals.¡±

To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a spring 2020 Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç high school graduate and a Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç resident
  • Earned no more than 6 college credit hours at time of application (not including Advanced Placement)
  • Be admitted to Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç. If you are not already admitted, complete the admissions application online before applying for the Raptor Ready program.
  • Filed the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and had it sent to MC or completed the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (for students who cannot complete the FAFSA)
  • Be financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote learning

Other courses covered by the Raptor Ready Scholarship Program:

  • Biology 150
  • Chemistry 131
  • Communication 108
  • Economics 201
  • English 102
  • Mathematics 117
  • Philosophy 101
  • Political Science 101
  • Psychology 102
  • Spanish 101

If you have questions, email RaptorReady@montgomerycollege.edu.