Please review the eligibility requirements on our FAQ page before applying. Please note that all first-year applicants must plan to attend Muskegon Community College, Ferris State University or an approved apprenticeship program.
Newaygo County homeschool students must complete a one-time Homeschool Acknowledgement Form with the Promise Zone to confirm their homeschool status in Newaygo County. All students must complete a Promise Zone Scholarship application. Scholarship awards for homeschool students will be prorated in the same manner as those for public school students, based on the student’s enrollment for 7th-12th grade.
first year applicants:
- Applications will be due to the Promise Zone by March 3, 2025.
- Initial determination of eligibility and notification of Promise Zone Scholarship awards will be made by June 30 via the email address provided on application.
RENEWAL SCHOLARS:
Annually, students will be expected to renew their eligibility by completing a new renewal form. Current Promise Scholars will receive an email and/or text alerting them when the renewal application is available. An end-of-year, unofficial transcript is required to be included with the renewal form.
APPEALS:
For students wishing to appeal the eligibility decision of the Promise Zone Board, an Appeal Request Form must be submitted to Promise Zone Board no later than:
-August 1 (Fall Semester)
-December 1 (Winter Semester)
-April 1 (Summer Semester)
An approved appeal is required for first year college students to take summer classes.
An appeal is not required for returning students to take summer classes.
Questions: Call 231.924.8888 or email apply@promise.zone