Saginaw Promise

🎓“Ticket to Tuition” Sweepstakes…will Pay up to $50,000 to First Time FAFSA Filers
📅Timeline: April 16, 2025, to May 16, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) introduced a new initiative, “Ticket to Tuition” Sweepstakes, which will award a total of $900,000 to 50 first-time FAFSA filers; 10 winners will each receive $50,000 and 40 sweepstake winners will each receive $10,000 to apply to their education. The sweepstakes is intended to encourage and incentivize increasing the number of students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which opens the door to Federal and State dollars to assist students by lowering the cost of their college degree or skills training certificate; available funding includes the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Community College Guarantee. Prizes will be placed in students’ Michigan Education Savings Program Accounts to be applied to qualified educational expenses, such as tuition/fees, living expenses, computers, supplies, and textbooks. Visit TICKETTOTUITION.COM for sweepstakes details. To file for FAFSA, visit StudentAID.gov.

Who is eligible? Residents of Michigan of any age and must be a first time FAFSA filer for the academic year 2025/2026. The entry deadline is May 16, 2025.

📝To Enter:
1. Create StudentAid.gov accounts (both student and parent)
2. Fill out the FAFSA form together.
3. Text CASH to 855-50K-TICKET (855-505-8425) BY May 16th
4. Confirmation of Entry--Respond to text with required Information—1. Full Name, 2. Date of Birth, 3. Email address (use personal email not school email), 4. Mailing address.
5. If they’ve already completed their FAFSA, they’re still eligible.
6. Just text CASH to 855-50K-TICKET (855-505-8425) TO ENTER.
7. Students can also mail an entry form available at tickettotuition.com and send it to: Ticket to Tuition Entry, c/o Güd Marketing, 1223 Turner St., Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48906.

“The completion of FAFSA opens the door for students and their families to secure federal and state funding and the sweepstakes provides the opportunity to win additional funding to benefit students’ education and future careers. The Saginaw Promise works closely with MCAN and values and appreciates partnerships and initiatives that advance and support postsecondary education,” stated Deborah Sanchez, Director of the Saginaw Promise.

Visit www.saginawpromise.org or telephone (989)607-3428 to learn more about Saginaw Promise and its scholarship.

📷 What an incredible evening at the 2024 Saginaw Promise "Power of a Promise" Fundraiser!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 22, 2024, at the new Saginaw United High School. The event was filled with inspiring moments, including a keynote speech by Dr. Phillip J. Bowman, scholar highlights, entertainment, and a buffet dinner. Guests also enjoyed tours of the state-of-the-art facility and participated in a silent auction.

A special Congratulations to the 2024 Visionary Leader Award Recipients: Marshall Thomas, Veronica Horn, and David Gamez! Your leadership and dedication continue to inspire and uplift our community.

Your support is helping to make a difference in the lives of Saginaw's students and the future of our community. 🎓✨

Check out some highlights from the evening below! 👇

There is still time to register for the Saginaw Promise “Swinging for the Promise” Golf Outing on Thursday, August 17 at the Saginaw Country Club!

Click the link to download the Registration form:https://mcusercontent.com/7e9d568cccdcca59dd90d0f39/files/d93248dd-ff4d-66c5-e7a8-24b6c5a00302/2023_Golf_Outing_Sponsorship_Form.pdf

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Check out photos from last year's Golf Outing!

💥💥💥UPDATE: RSVP BY APRIL 20th & ATTEND TO RECEIVE A $20 GIFT CARD!💥💥💥

Attention! Saginaw Promise is hosting Information & Resources to Propel Postsecondary Education Success, Tuesday April 25!
https://saginawpromise.org/

Today is ! Please consider giving to The Saginaw Promise today to help create a better tomorrow for Saginaw students!

DONATE HERE: https://form.jotform.com/221173527315147

You have the opportunity to share your blessings to make a difference in our community! Consider making a "Giving Tuesday" donation to the Saginaw Promise on November 29.

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The Saginaw Promise will welcome Pete Kadens, as featured on the CBS 60 Minutes program, to Saginaw on Thursday, October 27, 2022 to share his powerful message and what “Hope Chicago” is doing to impact the lives of 30,000 Chicago students and their parents through postsecondary education; the singular most important economic investment and driving force to changing lives and communities.

For questions or information contact Deborah Sanchez at the Saginaw Promise at [email protected] or at (989) 755-0545.

To view the 60 minutes story segment on Pete Kadens and Hope Chicago visit

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Save the Date!

Pete Kadens is coming to Saginaw on Thursday, October 27, 2022 for the “Power of a Promise” Luncheon Fundraiser at Horizons Conference Center!

The Saginaw Promise welcomes Pete Kadens, as featured on the CBS 60 Minutes program, to Saginaw to share his powerful message and what “Hope Chicago” is doing to impact the lives of 30,000 Chicago students and their parents through postsecondary education; the singular most important economic investment and driving force to changing lives and communities.

For questions or information contact Deborah Sanchez at the Saginaw Promise at [email protected] or at (989) 755-0545.

The deadline to apply for a Saginaw Promise Scholarship is FEBRUARY 15, 2022!

Learn more about the Saginaw Promise: http://saginawpromise.org
Apply Online: https://goapply.akoyago.com/SAGINAW

Saginaw Promise & Saginaw Public Schools presents "Information and Resources to Propel your Postsecondary Education Success!" on August 12 at SASA.

The event is free but registration is required. To learn more or reserve your spot, email [email protected] or call (989)755-0545 by Tuesday, August 10.

2020 Saginaw Promise Scholars Express Their Appreciation