Lansing Promise

15/10/2026

🎓College Tip Thursday

Your future career starts with the steps you take today. Even if graduation feels far away, exploring opportunities now can help you build valuable experience and connections. 🚀

13/10/2026

Today, members of our team visited Michigan State University to connect with the MSU Enrollment and Academic Strategic Planning team and tour the Spartan One-Stop! 🏫💚

We had a fun and informative discussion about the exciting developments within the new and upcoming Spartan Success Center and how these initiatives will help us better support our Lansing Promise Scholars on their journey to college success! 🎓✨

A huge thank you to the MSU Administration team for welcoming us, sharing valuable insights, and collaborating with us to ensure our scholars have the resources and support they need to thrive. Together, we’re building brighter futures! 💚🤍

08/10/2026

College Tip Thursday 🎓

One conversation can open doors to mentorship, internships, recommendations, and academic support. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself and ask questions! 🌟

08/10/2026

College Night 2026 is coming to Lansing Community College!

We are excited to share this great opportunity from our partner, Lansing Community College. LCC is welcoming high school students, parents, families, current college students, and community members to College Night 2026 on Wednesday, October 21, from 6–7:30 p.m. More than 50 college and university representatives will be there to help students explore their options for life after high school.

We’re always excited to share opportunities that help Lansing students explore their postsecondary options and find the path that’s right for them!

For more information and to register, visit the LCC link below!

07/10/2026

Go Cardinals!
❤️ 💜

🎉 IN THE NEWS - SVSU and the Lansing Promise are partnering to expand college options for Lansing Promise Scholars. With the signing of a memorandum of understanding earlier in September, SVSU became a Lansing Promise Partner School, the first outside of the tri-county area that includes Lansing.

👉 MORE: https://bit.ly/4y5bpla



Lansing Promise

02/10/2026

We’re excited to share another great opportunity from our partner, Davenport University! Students interested in a career in nursing are invited to attend Inside Davenport Nursing on October 22 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Attendees can explore Davenport’s different nursing pathways, learn about the admissions and application process, tour state-of-the-art nursing labs and campus facilities, and experience live demonstrations featuring patient simulators and manikins.

At Lansing Promise, we’re always excited to connect our scholars and families with opportunities that can help them explore their interests and plan for their future. If nursing is a career you’re considering, this is a great chance to meet faculty, alumni, and admissions staff and get a closer look at what Davenport’s nursing programs have to offer. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP for one of Davenport’s campus locations!

01/10/2026

🎓 College Tip Thursday: FAFSA Edition! 💜

🚨 The 2027–2028 FAFSA is officially OPEN! 🚨

Planning to attend college during the 2027–2028 academic year? Now is the time to get your FAFSA completed! For Lansing Promise Scholars, completing the FAFSA is a requirement to receive your scholarship for the upcoming school year.

✅ Create/confirm your FSA ID
✅ Complete the Student & Parent sections, if applicable
✅ Submit your 2027–2028 FAFSA
✅ Need help? Reach out to your Post Secondary Pathfinder or college financial aid office!

📌 Don’t wait until the last minute! Get started early and stay prepared for your college journey. 🎓✨

30/09/2026

This partnership opens another door for Lansing scholars, giving eligible students a new pathway to pursue a bachelor’s degree at CMU with support from the Lansing Promise Scholarship Program. We’re grateful to Central Michigan University for joining us in our commitment to creating more opportunities and removing financial barriers for Lansing students.
Thank you to the Lansing State Journal for helping share this exciting moment with our community!

The Lansing Promise scholarship program will now include Central Michigan University as another option for students pursuing higher education. See link below ⬇️

📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal

28/09/2026

Senior year moves fast, and staying on top of important college and postsecondary deadlines can make all the difference. From completing the FAFSA and exploring colleges to choosing your postsecondary institution and submitting your Lansing Promise Acceptance Form, there are important steps to take throughout the year.

📅 Save these important dates!

• October: College Month — watch for application fee waiver codes and deadlines

• November: Join us for the Lansing Promise Senior Dinner and learn more about FAFSA and Promise schools

• January: FAFSA is released — remember, completing the FAFSA is required to receive your Lansing Promise Scholarship

• February: Look for the LEAF Scholarship and watch your school email for your Lansing Promise Acceptance Form

• May 1: Choose your postsecondary institution, watch for enrollment deposits, and the Lansing Promise Acceptance Form is due.

• June 1: Michigan FAFSA deadline

Remember, you don't have to navigate the process alone! Connect with your high school Pathfinder or College Advisor for help and questions as you prepare for your next step — including support throughout the summer.

Visit LansingPromise.org to learn more!

24/09/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to two incredible champions of Lansing students!
Please join us in wishing our Board Chair, Abel Travis, and our Board Member and Lansing School District Superintendent, Jessica Benavides, a very happy birthday!
At Lansing Promise, we are incredibly grateful for the time, leadership, passion, and commitment Abel and Jessica bring to our work. Their dedication creates opportunities, opens doors, and builds brighter futures for Lansing School District scholars. Thank you both for believing in our students, supporting their journeys, and helping Lansing Promise continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of the young people we serve.
We hope your birthdays are filled with the same joy and inspiration you give to our community every day!