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Peoria Promise

    The Peoria Promise was established in 2008 for residents of Peoria. The award provides up to full tuition and fees on a last dollar basis to Illinois Central College. Amounts vary based on length of attendance in schools within the Peoria city limits. The program is funded through corporate and individual donors.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2008

    Website Links 

    http://www.peoriapromise.org/
    http://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2014/aug/peoria-promise

    Promise Typology Category 

    Last-dollar community college programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    Illinois

    Residency Requirement 

    City

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    City High School

    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 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    13

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No