Lone Star College has teamed up with Aldine ISD to give students the
opportunity to earn 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.
“We believe it is imperative to increase the number of students
earning a degree or certification from our colleges to help meet the
growing demand for an educated workforce,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D.,
LSC chancellor. “The Harris County Promise program provides a real
opportunity for students in the Aldine Independent School District to
further their education.”
Promise Scholars from Aldine ISD will attend Lone Star College; those
from Alief ISD will attend Houston Community College; and Promise
Scholars in Pasadena ISD will attend San Jacinto College. This
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.
“Harris County Promise removes barriers and improves access to a
postsecondary education for our students,” said Dr. LaTonya Goffney,
superintendent of Aldine ISD. “We are excited to be a part of the
Promise program as it gives our students choices and opportunities
beyond high school.”
After leveraging grant funds, the scholarships are funded by the
three participating community colleges through foundations, individual
donor contributions and other resources. Staff and support services for
Harris County Promise are funded by the partner colleges and Good Reason
Houston, an education nonprofit dedicated to increasing the number of
students learning in a great, public school.
Visit LoneStar.edu/HarrisCountyPromise to learn more.
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