The Kalamazoo Promise
19 Years & Counting
The Kalamazoo Promise was announced by Dr. Janice Brown in 2005 with the declaration that students who graduate from the Kalamazoo Public Schools and meet the basic requirements will receive up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees paid for at any in-state public community college or university.
Your Path
Each of our Scholars forge a unique path and we have the staff to support them in their journey to utilize their Promise. Click below to get connected to your student advocate.
Your Promise
To be eligible for The Kalamazoo Promise, students need to live in the Kalamazoo Public School (KPS) district and attend KPS schools for at least all of high school and graduate from a KPS school.
For eligible students, the Promise covers tuition and mandatory fees at over 60 eligible Michigan institutions, from colleges and universities, to trade schools and vocational programs.
8,000+
Scholars Awarded
$215 million+
In Scholarships Awarded
The Kalamazoo Promise Interactive Data Tool
The Upjohn Institute’s “Policies for Place” initiative has now launched an interactive data tool that offers a dynamic way to explore measures of Kalamazoo Promise usage and student success in greater detail. This new tool provides an in-depth look at enrollment trends, degree and certificate completion rates, and other critical statistics, broken down by race/ethnicity and gender.
We invite educators, policymakers, community leaders, and the public to access the interactive data tool here.
A Vision for Community Transformation
The Kalamazoo Promise isn’t just for students. It’s an investment in our community, by our community. Every business, organization, family, and individual in the city contributes in some way to The Kalamazoo Promise, helping us to thrive, and helping students of KPS to succeed. Find where you fit in!
Credential Completion
Increasing Scholar start rate, persistence, and credentials.
Community Collaboration
Aligning community-based organizations to support Promise Scholars.
Business Collaboration
Creating a talent pipeline for the community.
“I was so lost. I truly don't know where I would be right now if I didn't have The Kalamazoo Promise.”
— Chyna Dandridge | KCHS 2015, WMU 2019
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Get in touch
Each member of our team has a different area of focus, but if you’re not sure who to direct your message toward, send it to us here.
Email
info@kalamazoopromise.com
Phone
(269) 337-0037