In 2014, The Kalamazoo Promise partnered with the Michigan Colleges Alliance to expand Promise eligibility to 14 of Michigan’s leading private colleges & universities. If you are considering attending a MCA Institution, explore this page for everything you need to know!
MCA Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the common questions we get regarding using The Promise at MCA Schools.
+ When will the agreement begin?
Students graduating from Kalamazoo Public Schools and eligible to receive The Kalamazoo Promise beginning in 2015 and beyond may use their Promise awards at MCA institutions beginning in the fall of 2015.
+ Will students who graduated prior to spring 2015 and eligible for The Kalamazoo Promise be able to use their Promise awards at MCA schools?
No, only students who graduate in 2015 or later will be eligible.
+ How does The Kalamazoo Promise award work with MCA institutions?
The following table gives a sample of how a couple of hypothetical students would be funded:
| 2024 - 2025 Funding Examples | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100% Promise | 75% Promise | |
| 2023 Average U of M Tuition and Fees* | $18,848 | $18,848 |
| Promise Award | $18,848 | $14,136 |
| Student Contribution | - | $4,712 |
| MCA Sample Tuition and Fees ** | $34,000 | $34,000 |
| MCA Contribution | $15,152 | $15,152 |
**Tuition and fees are established by each of the 14 MCA member institutions annually
+ What paperwork or procedures will be required to attend MCA institutions on The Kalamazoo Promise?
All the normal paperwork and procedures currently required for applying for and receiving The Kalamazoo Promise will remain the same. Application and acceptance to MCA institutions will be done by each MCA institution according to their procedures and standards of acceptance.
+ How will other financial aid and expenses not covered by The Kalamazoo Promise award and the MCA contribution be affected?
Specific details on each student’s financial aid package will be determined by institutions to which students apply, based on the FAFSA and other information collected in the admissions process. In all cases, students eligible for The Kalamazoo Promise will always be awarded both Promise and institutional matching funds.
This agreement covers tuition and mandatory fees only and does not cover other expenses such as room and board or books.
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Eligible Michigan Colleges Alliance Schools
Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) works to strengthen the shared capacity of 14 leading private colleges and universities grounded in a liberal arts and sciences tradition, to broaden college choice and access in Michigan, and foster career outcomes for MCA graduates.
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma College
Andrews University
Aquinas College
Calvin University
College for Creative Studies
Hillsdale College
Hope College
Kalamazoo College
Madonna University
The University of Olivet
Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University
University of Detroit Mercy
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