- Patrick Promise is local financial aid available to P&HCC students through The Patrick County Education Foundation.
- It is for recent secondary graduates (high school, homeschool, GED earners of traditional high school age) who elect to attend Patrick & Henry Community College the semester after they graduate.
- Patrick Promise is “last dollar in,” meaning that all other aid (federal, state, scholarship) applies to a student’s account first. Patrick Promise then picks up any remaining balance.
Patrick Promise Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or meet late momentum metrics.
- Must be a resident of Patrick County and have in-state residency status.
- Must complete the Patrick & Henry application for admission.
- Must complete the Patrick Promise application.
- Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.
- Must apply to and enroll at P&HCC the semester following graduation from high school, homeschool, or GED completion (traditional high-school age population only).
- Must complete eight (8) hours of community service prior to July 31, 2026, for year one at P&HCC (and then again for each subsequent year of participation).
- Community Service MUST be completed in Patrick County specifically.
Applying for Patrick Promise
First, apply to attend Patrick & Henry Community College at https://www.patrickhenry.edu/.
Note: For the FAFSA/financial aid to process, students must include their Social Security number on their P&HCC application.
Complete the Patrick Promise application at https://www.patrickhenry.edu/paying-for-college/pcefs-patrick-promise-fund/. (One-time only application!)
Review and submit the Patrick Promise agreement form at https://www.patrickhenry.edu/paying-for-college/pcefs-patrick-promise-fund/.
Submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
This FAFSA will require the student’s parental 2024 tax information. The student portion and the parent portion of the FAFSA must both be submitted. The FAFSA usually takes 3-5 days to process. Starting in March, students should regularly check their SIS to-do list to see if the Financial Aid Office requires anything additional.
Submit eight hours of community service online using the community service log before July 31st.
Enroll in 15 credit hours for fall.
Updating your P&H App to include your SSN
This is most easily completed from your phone.
- Go to the main P&HCC website: (patrickhenry.edu)
- Click the yellow myP&HCC button at the top right corner of the website and log in with your username and password. Your username is the first half of your student email address. If you don’t remember your password, click the button to reset it and follow the instructions. Then, once you have your password, log in to myP&HCC.
- Click the SIS tile on your student dashboard.
- Click the Forms button in the Resources section of SIS (the section is in the bottom right corner of the screen).
- Click on Student Records eForms.
- Click on the Student Data Change eForm on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Once the form is showing, select Patrick & Henry Community College as your Academic Institution.
- For the Change Type, select the toggle for the Social Security number. Scroll down and type out your full Social Security number. You will also need to take a photo of your Social Security card and upload it to this website as a file attachment.
- Submit the form.
Check your SIS To-Do List Frequently
How to check your SIS To-Do List (Financial Aid requirements - these will show up starting in March):
- Go to the main P&H website
- Click on the yellow myP&HCC button at the top right corner
- Log in with your username and password
- Click on the SIS tile
- Within SIS, click on the Action Items and Messagestile
Examples of to-do items related to FAFSA (these will show in your to-do list around February/March). Each verification item must be addressed BEFORE you can receive the Patrick Promise DND to hold your classes.
- Flagged for verification
- Missing parental information
- FAFSA was rejected
- Need to choose a P&H curriculum
- Proof of secondary completion needed
- Bookstore authorization form
Keeping Patrick Promise Eligibility at P&HCC
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 Grade Point Average while enrolled at P&HCC.
- Must enroll in one of our academic programs: a career studies certificate (CSC), certificate, or associate degree (https://catalog.patrickhenry.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=567).
- Must enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.
- Students may take up to 2½ years to finish their program of study while receiving Patrick Promise funds, as some P&HCC programs are greater than 60 hours.
- Must complete eight (8) hours of community service prior to July 31 (for each year of participation). Hours must be completed in Patrick County, VA.
- Must complete the FAFSA annually.
Additional Important Points
- Early high school/homeschool graduates can still apply for Patrick Promise.
- Patrick Promise funding is only available at P&HCC.
- Students receive Promise funding for 5 traditional fall/spring semesters if they continue meeting all eligibility requirements.
- Students must attend P&H the semester after secondary graduation to be eligible to receive Promise funding.
- Patrick Promise can also be used to fund the summer semesters within the 5traditional semesters.
- Patrick Promise covers required bookstore expenses, but students must go at the beginning of the semester to charge their expenses to their student account.
- Students cannot have a break in enrollment and continue receiving Promise funds.
Need help preparing to attend P&H?
PCHS students should contact their high school Career Coach.
Other Students
Homeschooled students, GED students, and any student attending a high school other than PCHS should contact our Patrick Promise Coordinator.
Upcoming Dates/Events
P&HCC Registration Days in the High Schools
- Wednesday, April 22 – Patrick County High School