NexTech High School is part of the Grand Rapids Promise Zone. This is a great opportunity for all students who meet the following criteria:
1. Attend an eligible Grand Rapids high school starting at the beginning of 10th grade or before;
2. Live in the City of Grapids Rapids starting at the beginning of 10th grade or before; and
3. Graduate from an eligible high school.
If you’ve been enrolled at an eligible Grand Rapids high school and resided within the City of Grand Rapids since the start of 11th grade, you are eligible for 50% of the scholarship. This Promise Zone Scholarship can be used at Grand Rapids Community College to earn up to 60 credit hours, covering the cost of tuition, fees, books, and required course materials. This scholarship is designed to be flexible so students can choose the pathway that best meets their needs. For that reason, this scholarship is available to full and part-time students for use during the fall, winter, and summer semesters. Students do have to register for at least 6 credit hours when enrolled in college (this requirement does not apply during the summer semester). Additionally, students do not have to be continually enrolled to maintain their scholarship, but must use it within five years of graduation.
Finally, students must still apply for state and federal need-based aid by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. A process is being developed to allow DACA and undocumented students to access the scholarship without completing the FAFSA. For more information, parents can go to the website: grpromisezone.com, email promisezone@grcc.edu, or call 616-234-4321.