High School Students
Make the Most of It
For students of Kalamazoo Public Schools, The Kalamazoo Promise begins the moment they set foot in the classroom—but high school is when things with The Promise really kick into gear. It’s when students should start seriously considering different schools and programs, thinking about their dreams, and preparing for what lies ahead.
To secure The Promise, most Scholars will use their senior year of high school to complete the Scholarship Agreement, college applications, and all other required forms.
Your Pathway Coach
Because we know that it seems like a lot to keep track of, each Kalamazoo Public School has a Pathway Coach who’s dedicated to helping you earn and use The Kalamazoo Promise. Getting connected with your school’s coach is an essential part of getting the most from your scholarship.
Get in touch with them today!
Trenae Dunigan
Kalamazoo Central High School
De’Tavia Moore
Loy Norrix High School
Melissa Nesbitt
Pathway Coach Manager
Breyana Wilson
Phoenix High School & KILP
Check Your Boxes
1. Register Your Online Account
Every student who receives The Kalamazoo Promise has an online account. This account provides students with all the information concerning their scholarship including payments made, credits paid and earned, grades by semester, and more.
2. Complete Your Application & Start Survey
This is a two page form that is filled out as early as possible during the fall of the student’s senior year. The application is used to make sure that the student and The Kalamazoo Promise are in agreement on the eligibility percentage for the scholarship. The Start Survey is used to explore your educational & career interests so we can best serve you. Both can be completed by signing into the student portal below.
3. Apply to Schools of Your Interest
The Kalamazoo Promise scholarship can be utilized at over 60 of Michigan’s finest educational institutions; Universities, Community Colleges, MCAs, Trades Schools, Apprenticeship Programs, & more. Get the resources you need to pursue your post-secondary path below!
(For a list of participating schools, please refer to the ‘Scholarship’ page)
4. Apply to FAFSA & Additional Scholarships
The Promise covers tuition & mandatory fees, but there are an endless amount of scholarship opportunities & financial aid resources to help you cover the additional costs of post-secondary education; room & board, books, transportation, and more. Almost all of schools we cover provide their own scholarships, but we recommend you begin with some local options.
5. Complete Your Scholarship Acceptance Form
You’ve been accepted to your school of choice. Congratulations! The SAF will ensure that we are connected to your to student account so all scholarship payments can be distributed and you can focus on what matters most: you.
This form is usually filled out in the spring or summer of the student’s senior year as soon as you’ve been accepted to your school of choice. The SAF can be completed by signing into your student account below
Resources & Forms
Most of the forms & resources you’ll ever need can be found here.