Rusk TJC Citizens Promise
The Rusk TJC Citizens Promise was established in 2014 for graduates of Rusk High School who have attend at least 11th and 12th grades there and who reside in Rusk School District. The award provides up to $8,000 for 2 years to be used towards tuition, fees, books, or housing on a last dollar basis at Tyler Junior College. Students must also meet merit requirements. The program is funded by Citizens 1st Bank, James I. Perkins Family Foundation, and Tyler Junior College.
Year the Program was Founded
2014
Promise Typology Category
Last-dollar community college programs
State
Texas
Residency Requirement
School District
K-12 School Attendance Requirement
Single 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
Yes
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Last Dollar
Year Requirement for Full Aid
2
Sponsored by Single Agency
No
Program Offers Support Services
No
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