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Doors Open For GHS Students
Graduating seniors from Gainesville High School are eligible to receive a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and fees for up to 60 credit hours after financial aid awards, and other scholarships are applied. Red River Promise students also have access to a success coach to support them through their higher education journey, as well as Greenlight Student Locker, an online software program to assist students in managing their educational records.
Red River Promise officially launched in January 2022, and GHS students attended their first pledge rally in February. The positive impact of the Red River Promise at GHS is evident, considering the results of the 2022 high school graduates. The GHS Class of 22 increased college applications to NCTC by 23%, FAFSA applications by 38%, scholarship applications by 500%, and increased enrollment at NCTC by 105%. 2022 graduates of Gainesville High School also submitted 503 hours of community service during their senior year.
NCTC hosted the second GHS Red River Promise Pledge Rally in October. The Class of 2023 signed the pledge banner, received a T-shirt and yard sign, and celebrated the opportunity to be a Red River Promise is a collaboration between North Texas school districts, North Central Texas College, universities, industry, and community, with a commitment to improving access to education and strengthening the local workforce.
The Red River Promise opened a door for me and gave me hope to attend college which is something exciting that I thought I would never be able to do! ”
Promise scholar. The Promise timeline begins each year in September.
“The Red River Promise opened a door for me and gave me hope to attend college which is something exciting that I thought I would never be able to do!” –stated a 2023 GHS graduate.
Great regions and great economies invest in developing an equitable talent pipeline. NCTC aims to inspire communities and develop a stronger operational plan to produce the skilled and credentialed talent that our region needs and deserves.
You can partner with Red River Promise to make last-dollar scholarships available for Gainesville High School graduates who will be attending North Central Texas College. Follow the QR Code to the right to learn more.
redriverpromise.org
