Detroit Promise
The Detroit Promise is a tuition-free path to obtaining an associate’s degree or technical certificate at any of the following colleges: Henry Ford College, Schoolcraft College, Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, and Wayne County Community College District.
Am I Eligible?
If you live in Detroit and are graduating from a Detroit high school this year, you are eligible for the Detroit Promise.
What Do I Do Next?
Now that you know you are eligible, you must register for the Detroit Promise before you graduate.
- Fill out the Detroit Promise registration form and select Wayne County Community College District as your College choice.
- Apply for the FAFSA by March 1st.
- Apply to WCCCD [Link].
- Take Assessments and register for classes.
- Attend orientation and the Detroit Promise DSF induction ceremony.
What Does It Cover?
Detroit Promise arranges last-dollar funding for eligible students to cover the costs of tuition and mandatory fees. This means that any Pell and/or TIP funding must be applied to a student’s tuition and fees bill first. Look for other scholarships to help with coverage for books, transportation, computers, etc.
Note: This program does not cover living expenses or incidental expenses.
What’s The Difference Between a Two-Year and Four-Year College?
Two-year colleges offer associate degrees and technical certificates, while four-year colleges offer at least a Bachelor’s degree and are more expensive. Usually, you can transfer credits from a two-year college to a four-year school.
