The State of College Promise
College Promise mentor Alyssa with her student Winny
Dear Friends,
Please find a quick update on Montgomery County Ohio College Promise.
College Promise continues to provide economically disadvantaged students an opportunity to attend and graduate college at little-to-no cost to their families. All of our students receive a volunteer adult mentor. In addition, once they’ve completed high school, each student receives a scholarship to earn up to a bachelor’s degree.
This has been another strong year for the program in terms of student engagement. We continue to meet with College Promise scholars at their high schools semi-annually. During senior year, students have additional touchpoints and receive strong support while making life-altering decisions. In terms of postsecondary success, we know that 77% of graduates have either earned a college credential or remain currently enrolled.
We couldn’t do this work without our partners. At the school district level, school liaisons at the high school provide us with regular updates on our students’ progress and allow us to use their space for school-based mentoring sessions. These staff members are our eyes and ears to ensure students meet the standards of the program and connect weekly with their mentor.
As students transition to college, we have a network of 18 regional college and university partners. The variety of offerings allows our students to find the right fit based upon academics and student experience. While most scholars attend one of our partner schools, all students receive some financial support wherever they choose to attend. We value each student’s participation in the program and do what we can to offset the cost of higher education.
Within the past year, we have been more intentional about getting our story to the masses. Our LinkedIn page now has 550 followers. We encourage you to subscribe to learn about all the good work that is taking place not only at College Promise but across the educational landscape.
As always, we strive to ensure College Promise is a worthwhile investment for our community. We will be launching our annual campaign in early November, so stay tuned for ways to give and help sustain our mission.
In the next few months, we will be selecting our 17th cohort of College Promise scholars. We couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to engage with another group of exceptional students.
Thank you for your continued support!