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D11 Promise: Free College and Coaching for District 11 Graduates

Earn your degree without the debt.

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If you’re an eligible District 11 graduate, the D11 Promise helps cover your tuition, fees, and some required course materials at Pikes Peak State College. This last-dollar scholarship steps in after your financial aid is applied, filling any tuition and fee gaps so you can attend college at no cost. With personalized coaching and built-in support, you'll stay focused on your future instead of your finances. 

Why the D11 Promise Matters

Last-Dollar Funding

Once you apply your financial aid, like Pell Grants or Colorado Student Grants, the D11 Promise covers the rest of your tuition and fees. That means if your aid doesn’t fully pay for school, Promise steps in so you’re not left with a bill.

Up to 60 Credit Hours Paid For

You have three full years to earn your associate degree or complete 60 college credits. Choose full-time or part-time classes to fit your life and schedule.

Coaching That Keeps You on Track

With the D11 Promise, you’re never doing college alone. You’ll meet with your Promise Coach every semester and take part in workshops that help you sharpen study skills, explore careers, and prepare for your next step.

Learn More About Eligibility
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You're Not Alone

Your tuition and fees are covered. Your future starts here.

Enrollment from District 11 continues to grow as more students take advantage of the Promise. With personalized coaching and full support, D11 students feel empowered, prepared, and confident in their college journey. 

Your Promise Coach will help you:
  • Plan your classes and stay on track to graduate
  • Access tutoring, mental health support, and other campus resources
  • Explore careers and prepare you for your next step after college

Have questions or ready to get started?
Talk to your high school counselor or email Promise.Programs@pikespeak.edu to get started. 

We're here to help you every step of the way.

Eligibility and Application

Learn more about how to qualify for the program, how to apply for the program, and how to remain in the program.

Eligibility

  1. Graduate of:
    • Mitchell High School
    • Coronado High School
    • Palmer High School
    • Doherty High School
    • Opportunity Schools
      • Achieve Online
      • The Bijou School
      • Tesla Educational Opportunity School
      • Odyssey ECCO
    • Charter Schools
      • CIVA Charter High School
      • Eastlake High School
      • Community Prep Charter School
      • Thomas MacLaren School
  2. Must graduate with a 2.50 GPA and maintain at least a 90% attendance rate.
    • Individual exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis if the student meets the minimum GPA requirement.
      • Please discuss this process with your College and Career Counselor at your High School
  3. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) prior to the first semester at PPSC.
  4. Enroll at PPSC within 16 months of graduating high school
    • Fall semester after graduating high school 
    • Spring semester after graduating high school
    • Fall semester one year after graduating high school

Students can remain in the Promise Program for up to 3 academic years by completing the following steps and remaining in compliance with the following rules:

  1. Adhere to the Promise Pledge Agreement.
  2. Complete the FAFSA (or CASFA) application each year by March 31st.
  3. Complete pending requirements for financial aid each academic year.
  4. Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at PPSC.
  5. Complete at least 24 credits each academic year. 
  6. Meet with your Promise Coach at least 3X a semester.
  7. Complete Promise Program-specific workshops each semester.

If you take more than one semester off, you will be at risk of being removed from the Promise Programs.**

Apply for the Program

Follow these steps to become a Promise Scholar in fall semester after you graduate high school: 

  1. Connect with your High School Counselor to make sure Promise Programs are a good fit for you.
  2. Submit PPSC Admission Application by March 1st*
  3. Submit High School Transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted) by emailing to Testing.Center@pikespeak.edu by March 1st*
  4. Complete New Student Orientation. When you log in, indicate that you are a Promise Student.
  5. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for US Citizens and eligible non-citizens or the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) for eligible non-US citizen students by March 31st*
  6. Meet with an academic advisor to go over placement testing and course selection.
  7. Register for classes by June 1st*
  8. Review and complete pending financial aid requirements by July 1st*

*It may still be possible to be a part of the program after these deadlines, but meeting the deadlines is key to a successful start.

Have a question about D11 Promise?

Contact Us

D11 Promise Coaching Team

Promise.Programs@pikespeak.edu