Cost Estimations of Potential Scholarship Programs for the Rockford Promise

Authors

George Erickcek, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment ResearchFollow

Publication Date

7-22-2020

Abstract

This brief report presents a 10-year cost forecast for three possible Rockford Promise Scholarship programs: (1) A program that provides full, two-year, tuition scholarships for all Rockford Public School graduates who select to attend the Rock Valley College; (2) The scholarship is available for eligible students who enroll full-time at a partnering college or university in the fall following their high school graduation; and (3) The provision of an annual $4,000 scholarship for all Rockford Public School high school graduates for up to 4 years of college. The report concludes with comments on how the Rockford Promise may best achieve its mission of enhancing the region’s economic vitality.

Issue Date

November 2018

Note

Upjohn project #34316

Sponsorship

Rockford Public Schools District #205 (Illinois)

Subject Areas

EDUCATION; Promise scholarships; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT