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Promise zone offers life changing opportunities for Hazel Park resideNts HPS wants all students to realize their full potential
The Hazel Park Promise is perhaps best known for providing college scholarships to graduates of Hazel Park High School. Students who live in the district and attend Hazel Park Schools benefit from scholarship funding for all or part of their college tuition.
The Hazel Park Promise and College Access Network are committed to revitalizing the Hazel Park community by increasing its educational attainment and making it an attractive destination for families.
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They do this by offering a tuition-free path to an associate’s degree to resident graduates of Hazel Park Schools and by recruiting and providing college and career preparatory programs to support Hazel Park students.
Student Support College Advising
Every HP Senior receives oneon-one support from our College Advisor to navigate college exploration, trade school, admissions, and financial aid processes.
College Coaching
Every HP graduate receives one-on-one support from our College Coach by supporting students navigating college or trade school.
Mentoring Program
Every HP graduate is eligible to participate in our community Mentoring Program. Students are paired with a near-peer mentor to support them in college or trade school.
SAT Support
Every 11th grader participates in CollegeSpring test preparation during school.
Scholarship Assistance
Tuition-free pathway to obtain an Associate’s Degree or summer tuition scholarship.
Resident Grads of HPS Receive
• College Advisor
• College Success Coach
• Community Mentoring Program
• Scholarship - Last Dollar*
• Tuition-free pathway to obtain an Associate’s Degree at Oakland Community College or Apprenticeship Certificate (or its equivalent at a 4-year university, must meet certain eligibility requirements.)
• University-bound students are welcome to take summer courses at OCC (up to 6 credits per summer.)
*State law imposes a residency requirement for publicly funded scholarships.
*A last-dollar scholarship is a form of student financial aid in which a student draws from other funding sources before being awarded the last-dollar scholarship.
