Harris County Promise Launches Second Cohort in Three Aldine High Schools

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Aldine Senior High School Class of 2020 senior showing her Promise SWAG at the launch pep rally, in February 2020.

Aldine ISD seniors at Aldine, Eisenhower, and Nimitz high schools will have the opportunity to earn a tuition-free, postsecondary education through Harris County Promise, a new program that provides students with last-dollar scholarships to cover the cost of tuition and fees at participating community colleges. Aldine ISD is a founding member of the Harris County Promise program. 

Harris County Promise first launched in January. The partnership between school districts, community colleges, and Good Reason Houston, aims to increase the number of Harris County students who graduate college and receive their degree. Aldine ISD is partnering with Lone Star College to create a unique pathway to college graduation for Promise Scholars. 

Graduating seniors from participating high schools will be eligible to receive free tuition, fees, and books at Lone Star College, and a dedicated Success Coach to help navigate college. To become a Promise Scholar, students must complete four steps:

1. Complete a Promise Pledge by Friday, February 5
2. Apply to Lone Star College by Friday, March 5
3. Submit the FAFSA or TASFA by Friday, April 9
4. Enroll at Lone Star College by Friday, July 16 

Senior students can complete the pledge form now: www.harriscountypromise.org/pledge. To learn more about the Harris County Promise program visit www.harriscountypromise.org.