Application and FAQ
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The Lansing Promise is an award offered to graduates of public, private, home and charter schools, along with GED programs within the Lansing School District boundaries. It provides the financial assistance necessary to obtain an associate’s degree, certificate or its equivalent at one of our post-secondary partner institutions: Lansing Community College, Michigan State University, The University of Olivet, Davenport University and Douglas J Aveda Institute. Financial assistance options for skilled trades programs are rolling out in 2024!
As of fall 2023, graduating seniors do not need to complete an application.
Seniors graduating in 2024 do not have to apply for the Lansing Promise scholarship. Starting fall 2023, seniors and their families will be notified of their scholarship eligibility by October 15. Seniors should look for an award email from Lansing Promise Scholarship Director Teri Bernero sent to their school email address. Parents will also get a letter in the mail with eligibility information by mid-October.
Only homeschooled, GED graduates and students who graduated in 2023 or earlier need to complete an online application.
Questions?
Please contact Scholarship Director Teri Bernero at 517-775-0094 or bernero@lansingpromise.org.
We’re here to help!
Contact Scholarship Director Teri Bernero with any questions about the eligibility and application process.
bernero@lansingpromise.org | 517-775-0094
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Lansing Promise?
The Lansing Promise is a scholarship program offering tuition assistance for post-secondary education to all eligible high school and GED program graduates within the Lansing School District boundaries. The Promise provides tuition, book and course fee assistance for up to 65 credits at Lansing Community College or dollars toward tuition and fees at Michigan State University, The University of Olivet College, Davenport University or Douglas J Aveda Institute.
Q: What are the requirements to receive the Lansing Promise?
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
LIVE within Lansing School District boundaries 9th - 12th grade
ATTEND school within Lansing School District boundaries 9th - 12th grade
GRADUATE from a school within Lansing School District boundaries
COMPLETE the FAFSA
APPLY to a Promise-eligible post-secondary institution or approved skilled trades/technical school
AWARD letter will be sent via email and U.S. Mail to all eligible seniors and their parent/guardian by Oct. 1—no Lansing Promise application needed!
What the Promise Covers:
65 attempted credits over a 4 year window, whichever comes first.
You have a 4 year window from high school graduation to attempt 65 credits at Lansing Community College.
Or you can receive the equivalent dollar amount (currently $6,500) at Michigan State University, The University of Olivet College, Davenport University or Douglas J Aveda Institute.
The Promise may be used to replace or supplement loans, work-study opportunities, private scholarships, or expected family contributions, but the Promise may not be used to replace federal or state grants or scholarships.
The Promise is a last dollar scholarship program, meaning Promise dollars are applied to a student’s account after state and federal financial aid have been applied. The average Promise scholar receives around $5,000 in scholarship assistance from the Promise, the maximum a student can receive as of right now is $10,000 in total.