FAQs

Do all students receive the same financial benefit?
No, the scholarship benefit is pro-rated based on the student’s length of attendance in public school using the following scale:

Length of Attendance Benefit

13 years (K - 12)	100%	7 years	70%
12 years	95%	6 years	65%
11 years	90%	5 years	60%
10 years	85%	4 years	55%
9 years	80%	3 years	50%
8 years	75%	less than 3 years	0%

 

The length of attendance is the total number of full years a student attended public school while living in the city of Peoria as verified through school records.  The % is the amount of tuition reduction that will be applied to the student’s ICC account up to a maxium of 12 hours each semester.

 

What if I am not covered for a 100% attendance benefit?
You are responsible for the percentage of your balance remaining after Peoria Promise pays the percentage of attendance benefit for which you are eligible.  If you are responsible for a percentage of your tuition, please contact Student Services at 694-5467 to make arrangements for payment. (Ex. You have attended an eligible public school for 9 years.  Your attendance benefit covered by Peoria Promise would be 80%; the remaining 20% is your responsibility.)

 

How long will I receive Peoria Promise funds?
Eligible students can receive scholarship dollars to be used for tuition toward the completion of a degree/certificate or maximum of 64 hours (whichever comes first) to be used within a 3 year period.  You must maintain all requirements: 2.0 or greater GPA each term of enrollment, complete 67% of your classes with a grade of C or higher, complete 6 hours or more per semester, complete applications by deadlines, and write a thank you letter.

 

What if I decide not to attend ICC right after graduating from high school?
You have up to two years to take advantage of Peoria Promise.  For example, if you graduate in May of 2009, you have until May 1 of 2011 to apply to ICC, Peoria Promise Scholarship Application and FAFSA for classes beginning in August.

 

Does the Peoria Promise Scholarship cover the cost of books?
No. The Peoria Promise Scholarship will cover tuition only.

 

Do I have to be a full-time student in order to get Peoria Promise?
No.  You only need to maintain and successfully complete 6 hours or more each semester in order to be eligible for Peoria Promise.  However, please note that most students need to be full-time in order to be covered under their parents’ health insurance.  Peoria Promise will pay for a maximum of 12 hours each semester for eligible students.

 

What if I decide not to attend after I’ve signed up for classes?
If you decide not to attend ICC after signing up for classes, you must officially drop your classes before the drop date (the drop date is two weeks after classes have started), or you will be financially obligated for the tuition.

 

Will Peoria Promise cover tuition for Dual Credit Courses?
No.  Students must have graduated from a qualifying high school.  Grades from high school Dual Credit Courses do not help or hinder a student’s GPA when being reviewed for Peoria Promise Scholarship.

 

Will summer classes be covered by Peoria Promise?
Yes.  However, students must attend ICC in the previous spring semester in order to qualify for Peoria Promise funds to be used during the summer semester.

 

Is a new application required every year?
Yes, you must complete the online scholarship application and FAFSA each year.  Please note that you must maintain the scholarship’s criteria.

 

*If you need assistance or have further questions please feel free to contact the numbers below.

Peoria Promise Scholarship Questions:
Stephanie Holmes, Development Officer 
309-694-8420

 

Financial Aid Questions:
East Peoria Campus                                                           
309-694-5311

 

Peoria Promise Scholarship dollars are contingent on the availability of funds raised by the Peoria Promise Foundation.