Students

Your Pathway to Success Starts Here

SECURE YOUR FUTURE

BECOME A
PROMISE SCHOLAR

With the Open Roads Promise, you can earn an associate degree or certificate at Howard College with no out-of-pocket tuition costs or fees. Explore more than 70 Promise-eligible academic and technical programs at Howard College.

Programs of Study 

Students who fulfill all Promise requirements receive guidance to help them transition from high school to college. Once you’re enrolled, dedicated support staff will continuously support you and keep you on track as you earn your certificate or degree.

The Open Roads Promise Program covers tuition and fees through a combination of grants and scholarships. Be sure to complete all steps below by the deadlines to remain eligible.

ELIGIBILITY

AM I ELIGIBLE?

The Open Roads Promise Pledge opens for graduating high school seniors on:  November 22, 2024

Please note, students must have the following to participate:

 

Program Requirements:

Once enrolled as an Open Roads Promise Scholar:

  • Students must pursue a certificate or associate degree, and enroll either full or part-time.
  • Full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 17 credit hours per semester
  • Part-time students must complete a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 11 credit hours per semester
  • Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Submit FAFSA or TASFA application by priority deadlines

    Become a Promise Scholar
    in 3 easy steps…

    Pledge

    Submit your pledge to open your possibilities with the Open Roads Promise Program by
    May 15

    Apply

    Apply to Howard College  and submit your TASFA/ FAFSA by
    June 1

    Register

    Register for courses for the Fall 2025 semester by
    July 15

    * Future Promise partner colleges and universities may have additional requirements and application deadlines

    EVENTS & DEADLINES

    IMPORTANT DATES

    Keep track of these important events and deadlines for 2024-2025

    November 22

    Pledge Opens

    Complete your pledge here

    December 1

    FAFSA & TASFA Applications opens

    May 15

    Pledge Closes

    Complete your pledge here 

    June 1

    Open Roads Promise Deadline

    Seniors must submit:

    • Complete Howard College application
    • FAFSA/TASFA
    July 15

    Deadline to enroll in courses for the Fall 2025 semester

    Participating High Schools

    Klondike High School

    Lamesa High School

    Sands High School

    Garden City High School

    Grady School

    Big Spring High School

    Coahoma High School

    Forsan High School

    Stanton High School