American Dream Scholarship

An American Dream come true...

A college education is crucial to the futures of thousands of students, but many wonder how they can ever afford to pay for it. Through the American Dream Scholarship, Miami Dade College can make the dream of higher education a reality.
Through this program, the College covers in-state tuition for two years of courses (60 college-level credits) for all Miami-Dade high school graduates who qualify. The American Dream Scholarship is a vital safety net that picks up where other aid and scholarships leave off, ensuring that bright, qualified students have the means to continue their education.

How it works:

Simply meet the requirements, and you will be awarded an American Dream Scholarship (ADS), which will pay for 60 college-level credits at Miami Dade College. No separate application is required. The scholarship covers all tuition and class fees remaining after all other scholarships and financial aid have been applied. It pays only tuition and class fees, and is not disbursable in cash.

To receive the American Dream Scholarship, you must:
• Submit all materials by the Aug. 1, 2011 deadline
• Currently reside in Miami-Dade County
• Have earned a standard high school diploma or equivalent in Miami Dade County
• Have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.00 or above
• Be ready for college-level courses (must meet the minimum course placement scores)
• Be eligible for in-state fees
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you have any questions, contact us at mdcinfo@mdc.edu or 305-237-8888.