ROCKFORD, IL – Here’s some great news for current and future Rock Valley College (RVC) students: The Rockford Promise Program at Northern Illinois University will open next fall to qualifying RVC transfers. To qualify, students must be Rockford Promise Scholars at RVC who earn their associate’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5…
Rockford Promise Mentorship Program Rockford Promise celebrated its mentorship program with an appreciation event at Katie’s Cup. For our Scholars—many of whom are first-generation college students—a community mentor is an invaluable resource. Mentors are matched with small groups of 5-10 Scholars, where they form meaningful relationships that can often extend beyond graduation. These connections help…
Rockford Promise is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of its scholarship program in collaboration with Rockford University and the City of Rockford. This new partnership will provide eligible students with a fully-funded tuition opportunity to attend Rockford University, enhancing access to higher education for local high school graduates. This initiative is designed to support…
Rockford Promise and OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing recently announced a new partnership that will expand educational opportunities for Rockford Promise Scholars. The agreement, which will be available to Rockford Promise Scholars in 2025, adds OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing to the college options, joining Rockford University, Rock Valley College, and Northern Illinois…
By Kyle Heinze, RESA Middle School, 7th Grade Principal As a ten-year veteran of the Rockford Public School District, I can confidently say that no organization breathes more genuine hope into our buildings than Rockford Promise. The opportunity for students in Rockford to earn tuition-free scholarships in return for maintaining a 3.0 grade point average…
By Angelo Buff, Illinois Student Assistance Corps My name is Angelo Buff and I am the ISACorps representative for the Rockford Region, including all Rockford Public Schools (RPS205). Did you know that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is the college access and financial aid agency for the state of Illinois? ISAC’s mission is to…
By Gabrielle Foreman, Program Support Coordinator At Rockford Promise, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Our commitment to providing higher education opportunities for local scholars goes beyond financial support; it extends to fostering meaningful mentorship connections. In this blog post, we delve into why Rockford Promise places immense value…
By Kaylene Groh, Executive Director We were so honored to be nominated for the prestigious Excelsior Award, along with Hoo Haven and this year’s recipient, The Golden Apple Foundation. Our congratulations go out to both organizations, and to all of the staff and volunteers working tirelessly to make our community a better place to live,…
By Cole Bathje, Fund Development Manager The year end marks times of giving thanks, of gathering, and of shopping as we prepare to give gifts to those who mean the most to us. During this season of giving, would you consider adding your local nonprofit organization to the list? Rockford has many wonderful non-profit organizations…
Rockford Promise Guest Blog Post Megan Frankfother, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Rockford University Applying for college is an exciting milestone in many high school juniors’ and seniors’ lives. This ishappening amidst other milestones such as preparing for high school graduation, and wrapping up highschool athletic careers or other extra-curricular activities. With so many…
