Every high school freshman in Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s district is eligible for the Promise program. Students must apply before December 15th of their freshman year. Students will recommit each year by September 1st after applying their freshman year.
The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Promise Scholarship Program supports the variety of post-secondary plans that students may be interested in pursuing while attending Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. Once in attendance at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Promise students will develop an academic plan to determine what degree or certificate path they want to pursue using the scholarship. Students will work with an academic advisor and base those plans on their individual needs to transfer from Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to a four-year university and/or obtain a career that leads to immediate employment. See our various program options here.
Every eligible high school student in Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s district starting their freshman year of high school. Students are only eligible to join their freshman year.
This is on a case by case basis. Please complete the appeals form to be considered.
Yes. A student who graduates early can still qualify. A student who graduates early is encouraged to enroll the semester after graduation but MUST enroll at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ no later than the fall of the academic year following high school graduation.
The program does offer the opportunity to appeal eligibility determinations in the event of extraordinary circumstances. If a student is interested in an appeal, please complete this online form. Appeals are anonymous and will be reviewed by a committee.
This is to be determined. It will be similar to the high school criteria.
If you meet your requirements in high school, you’ll earn the first semester of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ tuition free. You can continue to attend Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ tuition-free, semester by semester, for up to four semesters (63 credit hours*), if you meet the required criteria at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ (TBD). The Promise Scholarship will cover any remaining tuition costs after other scholarships and financial aid have been applied.
*Credits earned before entering Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ will count toward the 63 credit hour limit the Promise Program will pay. This includes dual credit and early college.