Students and their guardians at participating campuses have the opportunity to earn a tuition scholarship covering the cost of classes to a partner college. Colleges covered through Dallas County Promise include: 

• Dallas College
• University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD)
• Southern Methodist University 
• Midwestern State University
• University of Texas at Arlington
• Texas Woman's University
• Texas A&M Commerce

Scholarship opportunities are available regardless of income or GPA requirements, specific to each partner college. There are both 2-year and 4-year direct entry options following graduation from high school.  Seniors who participate in the Dallas County Promise program will also be matched with a success coach who will serve as a mentor beginning at the end of the senior year through college completion.

Our qualifying campuses are:

• Garland HS
• Lakeview Centennial HS
• Naaman Forest HS
• North Garland HS
• Rowlett HS
• Sachse HS
• South Garland HS

Contact

Interested seniors can contact their campus counselor for more information. Use the Find Your Counselor page to see their contact details.

Program details

For more information about the program, participating colleges and FAQs, visit the Dallas County Promise website.

What about other college costs?

Promise Scholars who also meet income and GPA requirements can receive the Rising Star Scholarship to cover the cost of textbooks.

What about a bachelor's degree?

Promise Scholars that complete an associate degree at a Dallas College campus have access to transfer scholarships available at Promise partner colleges. Students must meet the admissions and scholarship requirements at each university.