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Why choose the Hazel Park Promise Zone?
The Hazel Park Promise Zone is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the Hazel Park community by building a skilled, educated workforce and ensuring the city is an attractive destination for families. We do this by offering college and career planning and success services to ALL Hazel Park School District students, their families, and alumni. We are proud to be one of thirteen Promise Zones in Michigan.
Students face various challenges when preparing for college, including preparing for the SAT, finding and applying to the right college or program amid numerous options, and completing the complex Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Paying for a program and succeeding in it is difficult, too. Without personalized guidance, students often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about their paths after high school graduation.
The Hazel Park Promise Zone provides a holistic approach to address all of these challenges. Our dedicated team offers personalized assistance with college applications, completing the FAFSA, and career guidance. Through our diverse catalog of scholarships, one-on-one success coaching, and a near-peer mentorship program, Hazel Park School District alumni receive comprehensive support and resources to succeed in college and flourish in their professional pursuits. These efforts ensure a bright future for our students, their families, and our community.
Making a difference since 2012
The Hazel Park Promise Zone helped me to and through my first year of college by providing opportunities for scholarships and a mentorship program before I left. While I was in school, they provided support and scholarship money for me to be able to continue my education. The program offered constant support, which was well over and above my expectations.
Ferris State University - Class of 2023
The Hazel Park Promise Zone has been an absolute blessing regarding my college and professional careers. As a low-income, first generation college student, I was completely horrified when heading to the University of Michigan, so being able to have a group of people that had my best interest at heart was beneficial. I learned so much about getting involved in college, how to manage my time and workload, and efficiently build my network. The Hazel Park Promise Zone also aided me in obtaining an internship with Congresswoman Haley Stevens this past summer, and as a political science guru, I could not be more grateful. I have done very well in college so far and I owe a lot of that to the Hazel Park Promise Zone.
University of Michigan - Class of 2025
The Hazel Park Promise Zone has helped me tremendously. Throughout my freshman year of college, I was enrolled in their mentoship program, I was able to find support and was eligible for gift card incentives just for working hard and going to school. These helped pay for books and things I needed during the semester. Thank you Promise Zone!
Sienna Heights University - Class of 2024
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