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Pontiac Promise Zone (MI Promise Zone)

    The Pontiac Promise Zone was established in 2011 for students who reside in the Pontiac School District. The award provides up to $3,000 a year on a last dollar basis to any in-state public 2-year institution. The program is funded by the State of Michigan Promise Zone tax revenue.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2011

    Website Links 

    http://www.pontiacpromisezone.org/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Place-based programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    Michigan

    Residency Requirement 

    School District

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    School District

    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 

    8

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No