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Benton Harbor Promise (MI Promise Zone)

    The Benton Harbor Promise was established in 2011 for students residing in Benton Harbor Promise Zone. The award is pro-rated and provides up to two years of tuition for any community college or vocational program in Michigan. The program is funded partially by a state education tax and through individual donations.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2011

    Website Links 

    http://bentonharborpromise.com/about/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Place-based programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    Michigan

    Residency Requirement 

    Promise Zone

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    Two or More High Schools

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    8

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes