In order to qualify for Compact financial assistance, you must meet the requirements that are based on the type of post-high school education you are seeking.
Four Year College Requirements
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<!--[endif]-->3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
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<!--[endif]-->No major (Class 2 or 3) and no more than 3 Minor (Class 1) “Student Code of Conduct” violations
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<!--[endif]-->File a Financial Aid form (
www.FAFSA.ed.gov) after January 1
st every year
Community College/Job Training Requirements
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<!--[endif]-->95% Attendance
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<!--[endif]-->2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
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<!--[endif]-->ACT composite of 18 or higher
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<!--[endif]-->No major (Class 2 or 3) and no more than 3 Minor (Class 1) “Student Code of Conduct” violations
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<!--[endif]-->Meet requirements for college/job training admission
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<!--[endif]-->File a Financial Aid form (
www.FAFSA.ed.gov) after January 1
st every year
If you have met all the requirements for the Compact Program’s college/university or job training assistance, you must compile the requested information, complete the forms for the type of school you plan to attend and send all of the information to the…
Ms. Leslie Holsey,Compact Coordinator at your school, Room C129 or to
Dr. Barbara K. Smith, Director
Office of Guidance and Counseling
3011 W. Grand Blvd., Fisher Bldg., 9th Floor
Detroit, 48202, no later than May 1st
Important: Some students may not qualify for a complete financial package and might need to use other sources of funds.
Nonparticipating /Private College and Universities Agreement
The Detroit Compact tuition assistance program is a collaboration between the Detroit Regional Chamber, public and private universities and Detroit Public Schools. The majority of the funding for scholarships comes from the universities themselves. Participating public universities guarantee that all tuition and fees will be covered for eligible students. Participating in-state private schools may work with students on an individual basis but DO NOT guarantee that all tuition and fees will be covered, although they typically put together very generous aid packages. Private institutions do not accept transfer students.
In your case, you have chosen to attend ______________________, a private institution. Therefore the Detroit Compact Program will not be responsible for any short fall in your tuition that may be caused by the university’s method of allocating funds. Compact will send $500.00 each year (not to exceed 4 years) as long as you maintain a 2.5 GPA and are full-time (12 credit hours or more.)
In your case, you have decided to attend ______________________. This is a nonparticipating out of state institution. Compact will award a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 the first and second years only as long as you maintain a 2.5 GPA and are full-time (12 credit hours or more.)
If you attend ________________________, you will need to find other resources to assist with your tuition. We have agreements with Michigan public universities that may fulfill your tuition assistance needs. Please provide a parent and student signature to this letter along with your completed packet and return to the Compact Coordinator assigned to your school. If you have any questions, please contact:
The Detroit Regional Chamber
Robert Troutman
(313) 596-0478
rtroutman@detroitchamber
One Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Student Name (print): ____________________________ Date: __________________
Student Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________ Date:___________________
