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The Promise Program

The Panola Promise allows eligible high school students residing in Panola and Shelby Counties the opportunity to earn free tuition and fees for up to three years at Panola College upon graduation.

How do I qualify?

  • Reside in Panola or Shelby County while in the program.
  • Register for the program by November 30 of your sophomore year of high school.
  • Complete 25 hours of volunteer service by May 15 each year of high school.
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher in high school.
  • Submit the FAFSA and complete Panola College's general and endowed scholarship application by March 31 of your senior year.

Sign the Promise Pledge

The Pledge is open from August 1st - November 30th each school year.

Promise Pledge

What are the requirements while I'm at Panola College?

  • Must start classes in the fall semester after high school graduation.
  • Must enroll in the Learning Framework course and a math course (if required for the degree program) in the first fall semester.
  • Must enroll in at least 15 semester hours the first fall semester and 9 hours each following semester, or be enrolled in a Workforce program.
  • Must attend an academic advising session each semester.
  • Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Must complete Panola College's general and endowed scholarship application each spring by March 31 before attending the fall semester.

Volunteer Hours Completion Form

Volunteer Hours Completion Form

As part of the Panola Promise, students are required to complete 25 hours of community service each year during their sophomore, junior, and senior years once pledged to the Promise Program during high school to maintain eligibility.

Submit your hours by clicking the button below.

Submit Hours
​Volunteer Opportunities Database

​Volunteer Opportunities Database

A spreadsheet was created to help students find volunteer opportunities. These opportunities are not affiliated with Panola College, but they may count toward your Panola Promise volunteer service hours. You are not limited to the opportunities listed. You can use them as a starting point.   *This spreadsheet is updated as new opportunities are submitted.*

Find Opportunities
Newsletters

Newsletters

Find all of the latest and greatest Promise Program News in our Monthly Newsletters.  All of them can be found by clicking the button below. 

Monthly Newsletter
Community Organization Opportunity Form

Community Organization Opportunity Form

Are you a community or nonprofit organization in need of volunteers for a project or event you are hosting this semester? Promise Program students can be a great resource.  Click below for more information and to send in a request form. 

Request Volunteers
Request for Reconsideration

Request for Reconsideration

If you fall short of a Promise Program requirement , you may request a formal Reconsideration to have your status reviewed. This is for GPA and Volunteer Hours only. 

Request for Reconsideration

Frequently Asked Questions

Click below to be taken to our FAQs page for Panola Promise

FAQs

For more information or questions about the Panola Promise:

Program Coordinator: Ms. Lori Ballard

Panola Promise Office Hours:

Matthews Student Center

2nd Floor

Hours:  Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Phone: 903-693-2072

Email: promise@panola.edu

Contact the Promise Program

The Panola College Promise for Panola County is sponsored by the Charles C. Matthews Foundation. 

The Dan L Duncan Shelby County Promise Program was made possible by an anonymous donor.