Mason County Promise Zone

06/05/2026

Are you a newly approved Promise Scholar looking to start full-time classes at WSCC as a first-time college student this fall? If so, remember to sign up for "Ramp It Up," orientation, to help qualify you for a $500 Educational Expenses Award to help with costs beyond tuition and fees!

JOIN US FOR RAMP IT UP ORIENTATION Don’t miss out on this foundational experience that will prepare you for a successful and enjoyable college journey! We can’t wait to welcome you and help you discover all that West Shore Community College has to offer! Join us for the “Ramp It Up” in-perso...

06/04/2026

The Mason County Promise is in the process of awarding its ninth year of scholarships, and this year's class of 2026 includes 160 awardees so far from Mason County schools. We are so excited to welcome new Promise Scholars!

06/03/2026

Over 150 Promise Scholarship notices went out to 2026 graduates this week! We're so excited to welcome our next cohort of Promise Scholars!!
There is still time to apply if you are a recent Mason County high school graduate or GED recipient and considering college. The Promise is available to Mason County for up to 6 academic years after graduation, for up to 72 post-secondary credits. If you need support figuring out your next steps, Promise staff will be available for college access support at local high schools or at montly sessions at the Mason County District Library--reach out!

06/01/2026

Are you a teen looking for a summer job? Make sure you know your responsibilities and rights and that employers recognize them. Michigan Works provides that great information and is o e of the best resources for local jobs for teenagers through their mitalent.org page! https://www.michigan.gov/leo/initiatives/youth-employment

Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent!

05/28/2026

Check out this free summer program for youth (who will be in 5th-8th grades next year) in Hart, through Summit Tech Center!

05/25/2026

The Mason County College Access Network office will be closed from Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th for the Memorial Day weekend, to honor our graduates and remember service members past and present.
Michigan also honors graduates who are children of veterans through the Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition grant (CVTG), which provides up to $11,200 total in funding for post-secondary study. CVTG provides tuition assistance to the natural or adopted children of qualified totally and permanently disabled, deceased, or missing in action (MIA) Michigan veterans. Go to www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs for more info on how you can apply to programs like these.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Mason County's class of 2026 who have graduated and decided their next steps! We're so proud of you at the Promise and College Access Network, and we wish you a lifetime of great opportunties through education!!

If your grad hasn't decided, Promise post-secondary advisors will be available through the summer to support recent graduate from any Mason County high school in figuring out their next steps. Call LHS (Ludington or homeschooled grads) or MCC HS (MCC, MCE, G2S) to make an appointment with a post-secondary advisor, or watch this page for upcoming drop-in hours at local public libraries.

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05/21/2026