If the TRP award is not needed due to other academic scholarships, can the TRP funds be applied to room and board fees?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:48:04-05:00No.
If I attend TRCS and transfer out of the system prior to graduation, will I still be eligible for TRP?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:52:43-05:00No.
Can the scholarship be deferred? If so, for how long?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:33:18-05:00Yes. Applicants are eligible to apply for and use TRP until ten years after their high school graduation. Exceptions will be granted for military service.
What are the eligible Michigan institutions and programs covered by the Three Rivers Promise?
Michael Eldridge2021-11-03T13:37:42-04:00A list of approved programs and institutions, subject to change, can be found here. If a student wishes to use TRP funds at an institution not on the list, an appeal can be made. Each case will be decided on its own merit.
Do remedial classes qualify for Three Rivers Promise?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:32:49-05:00Yes, as long as the student has met the required grade point and the school requires the remedial coursework. The four years, 130-hour credit limit or its equivalent, still apply.
Are home school students eligible for Three Rivers Promise?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:34:34-05:00No. Three Rivers Promise is a post-secondary education scholarship program that provides financial assistance to graduates of Three Rivers Community Schools.
Are summer school classes covered?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:32:33-05:00Summer classes will be covered as long as the class applies toward the degree or certification program in which the student is enrolled, is taken at an approved entity, and can be credited to their program.
Is study abroad covered?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:32:10-05:00Studying abroad is covered only if the Study Abroad program is administered by the Michigan college or university the student attends. The only costs which are covered are the normal tuition/fees for the credits taken in the Study Abroad program. No extraordinary tuition or expenses are covered.
Are application fees covered?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:32:02-05:00No. Many institutions, however, will waive the application fee, if requested, based on financial hardship.
Is part-time college registration/attendance eligible for Three Rivers Promise?
Michael Eldridge2020-02-27T15:26:00-05:00Some students’ circumstances do not allow full-time attendance. Students must submit an appeal in order to be considered for part-time eligibility.