What is the Dallas County Promise? Am I eligible?

The Dallas County Promise is a program that provides tuition-free education, success coaching, and mentorig from schools and leaders in the DFW region. The Dallas County Promise Pledge opens for high school seniors on September 1, 2020, and is open for citizens and non-US citizens that qualify for Texas residency.

If you are interested in participating in Dallas County promise, click here for more information or go to dallascountypromise.org. If you have additional questions, contact your MacArthur Counselor!

¿Qué es Dallas County Promise? ¿Soy eligible?

Dallas County Promise es un programa que proporciona educación sin costo, consejería y tutoría por parte de escuelas y líderes en la región de DFW. Nuestro formulario “Promise Pledge” de Dallas County Promise abre para los estudiantes del último año de la preparatoria (Class of 2021) el 1 de septiembre de 2020, y está abierto a estudiantes ciudadanos estadounidenses y los que no sean ciudadanos estadounidenses que califiquen para la residencia TX. 

Si está interesado en participar en Dallas County Promise, haga clic aquí para obtener más información o vaya a dallascountypromise.org. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, comuníquese con su asesor de MacArthur!

September 1, 2020

Promise Pledge opens for 2021 graduates! All eligible students should take the pledge to confirm interest in receiving tuition assistance, coaching, and other Promise benefits. Click here for more information on the Dallas County Promise Pledge.

December 1, 2020

ECHS admission to UNT Dallas for other competitive scholarships. 

January 15, 2021

SMU program deadline & TAMU-Commerce financial aid deadline.

February 5, 2021

Promise Pledge + Admissions application due for Promise Partner Colleges & Universities (dates may vary by institution).

March 5, 2021

FAFSA/TASFA submission due (except SMU & TAMU-C)

July 30, 2021

Registration deadline for Promise students to register for classes (dates may vary by institution).

Rising Star Scholarships at DCCCD

Students attending DCCCD that meet financial requirements and have about a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale will automatically be awarded Rising Star to cover textbook costs; no separate application necessary.