Promise News Special Edition
March 2025 Special Update
The Muskegon Area Promise Scholarship expansion includes:
- Financial assistance for ANY Promise-eligible graduate!
- There are no longer GPA restrictions for those planning to attend college locally. Promise Scholarships can now be accessed for any admitted student!
- Graduates from 2015 - present can qualify!
This starts Fall 2026. Keep reading for details.
It's Your Turn!
Starting Fall 2026 for students attending MCC, benefits include:
- Financial assistance for ANY Promise Eligible Graduate from 2015 to present without any GPA restrictions
- Flexible enrollment (Full time or Part time)
- Guest Student and Degree Seeking options
- Career-ready or transfer-ready pathways
- Study abroad opportunities
- Cost of attendance stipend/allowances (per semester)
- Success coaching & mentors on campus
- Expires upon credential attainment (up to 72 credits)
* An annual FAFSA application is required.
Going Further Together
Benefits at our local private college include:
- Financial assistance for Promise Eligible Graduates from 2015 to present who meet the Baker College admission standards
- Flexible enrollment (Full time or Part time)
- Associates or Bachelor degree pathways
- Programs at any Baker College campus in Michigan
- Cost of attendance stipend/allowances (per semester)
- Success coaching & mentors on campus
- Expires upon credential attainment (up to 120 credits)
* An annual FAFSA application is required.
Expanding Opportunities
Benefits for students at our local salon include:
- Financial assistance for ANY Promise Eligible Graduate from 2015 to present without any GPA restrictions
- Full time enrollment support
- Cost of attendance stipend/allowances (3 x per year)
- Success coaching & mentors on campus
- Expires upon credential attainment
* An annual FAFSA application is required.
Make Money in Muskegon
Benefits of local career training include:
- Financial assistance for ANY Promise Eligible Graduate from 2015 to present without any GPA restrictions
- Flexible enrollment (Full time or Part time) resulting in high quality industry recognized credentials
- Programs supported include Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Welding, CAD, HVAC, Fork-Lift, and more
- Expires upon credential attainment
* NO annual FAFSA application is required.