THE COLLEGE PROMISE MISSION

Mission Statement

Montgomery County Ohio College Promise identifies, selects, and supports Montgomery County, economically disadvantaged students, who have shown promise, so their dream of attending and graduating from college becomes a reality.

Vision Statement

Montgomery County Ohio College Promise is committed to providing deserving students within the region access to mentorship and resources needed to close the achievement gap and break the cycle of poverty.

Impact Statement

Access to higher education is critical to unlocking opportunity and building prosperity, yet only 20% of low-income students finish college.  Montgomery County Ohio College Promise helps the county’s best and brightest disadvantaged students access the educational opportunities needed to tap into their full potential.   Through mentorship and a college scholarship, College Promise creates the community leaders, employees, and taxpayers of tomorrow, all while helping the region flourish.  The majority of our scholars remain in the region, strengthening the Miami Valley’s community and economy.

Equity Commitment

Montgomery County Ohio College Promise is committed to decreasing disparities and advancing equity in the communities we serve. 

  • Equity is fundamental when recruiting College Promise scholars. All students, regardless of background, enjoy the same consideration for the program’s scholarship opportunity.
  • Equity is critical when pairing students with caring mentors who serve as role models.We provide comprehensive mentor training to ensure our mentors value the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

13 cohorts of students have taken part in the College Promise program

656students have been impacted by College Promise

339 students have attended a partner college or university following high school graduation

95% of students have attended college immediately after high school graduation

79% of students have persisted in college from year one to year two

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

My family and I did not need to worry or stress about affording the expensive fees that come along with college.

Christine Breig
Class of 2019

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Without the burden of college debt, I was free to focus on passion projects, friendships, and my professional and academic development.

Sky Calderon
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

My mentor’s unwavering support, invaluable advice, and belief in my abilities have shaped the person who I am today.

Ikram Hennaoui, Class of 2020

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I felt extremely lucky and blessed to have been selected for this scholarship, and that provided great motivation during the difficult times navigating college.

Lucas Houk, Class of 2019

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise made me strive for greatness inside and outside of the classroom.

Monet Allen, Class of 2019

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise took a lot of weight off my shoulders and allowed me to get more involved in college activities.

Sethmini Rajaguru
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

With the College Promise program, I was able to focus on my academics, stress less about my financial situation, and keep my grades up.

Jeffrey Banis
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

In addition to being able to get a college education, the opportunities to network and intern in my future career field were also made possible by College Promise.

Mikayla Van Brederode
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise helped me to not only decrease the barriers to higher education but also by providing me with an amazing support system.

Michelle Hwang
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I will be forever grateful, as I have learned so much and gained so many important relationships in four short years.

Allora Hern
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

To this day, I cherish the mentoring relationship and appreciate how it made me a better person.”

Philip Negron
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I have made some of my best friends, grown up more than I could have ever imagined, and made memories that will stay with me forever.

Abigail Moore
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Because of College Promise, I was able to go to college without worrying about the money and graduate with a dream career.

Alejandro Perez
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I would not be the person I am today without all the people from the Dayton community who have been there throughout my life.

Brandy Lynch
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise has made furthering my education an option and allowed me to get a bachelor’s degree in something I am passionate about with hardly any cost to me or my family.

Gracie Johnson
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Without the College Promise program, I would not have been able to go to college and discover my interest and love for social work.

Misty Grow
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I have received good advice through my mentor, and I still to this day think about our talks and how much he cared about my future.

Carlos Estrada-Sanchez
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise gave me the ability to actually go to college. Before receiving my scholarship, I didn’t think that college was really going to be an option for me.

Eros Byers
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Having the opportunity to pay as little as possible for college has given me the opportunity to work part time, which has helped me decide my major.

Melissa Warren
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I am grateful for what College Promise has done for me. Their generosity has motivated me to work harder and be better.

Emily Adams
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise helped me to reach my goals by helping me out financially, so that I can focus all of my energy on academics.

Ngan Ho
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

What started out as a mentor-mentee relationship has now blossomed into a friendship.

Minh Ho
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise has allowed me to pursue my career goals without the financial burden of loans to obtain my degree in a timely fashion.

Lanie Weaver
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

My mentor has dramatically influenced my high school education, as well as life, through his servant leadership.

Steven Chen
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I had a dream, a drive, and some goals. I accomplished my goals and watched my dreams unfold.

Theresa Russell
Class of 2014

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I can’t wait to graduate and come into a position where I can give my time and support to the community that supported me!

Shaylynn Hespeth
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

The mentor program really helped me when it came to high school and setting goals for myself.

Shelby Turner
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight
 
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