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05/29/2026

Lack of knowledge about the program is stunting post-secondary enrollment.

05/29/2026

FAFSA simplification meant 570,000 more students got a Pell Grant in the 2024-25 academic year.

Who gained the most?

Middle-income families ($60K–$125K): At least 350,000 more students in the $60,001–$125,000 household income range became Pell-eligible when FAFSA Simplification went into effect, representing at least 61% of the total increase. The share of FAFSA completers in this range who were Pell-eligible jumped from 38% to at least 55%.

Families with multiple kids in college: 60% of students with at least one other family member in college were Pell-eligible in AY 2024–25 (up from 55%), and 77% of those were eligible for the maximum Pell (up sharply from 48%). This is notable because the "sibling discount" was removed from the formula when FAFSA Simplification was enacted. It turned out that other formula changes more than offset that loss for most families.

We have a complete breakdown of the report.

05/22/2026

Congrats to the class of 2026!

Our community PACKED Houseman to celebrate the Union High School Class of 2026! Congrats graduates! ❤️🖤

05/19/2026

Hey future Promise Zone students, level up your skills at the Scholars Rising Summer Program!

Rising 10th graders from all Grand Rapids Promise Zone eligible schools are invited to participate in this seven-week program, meeting Tuesdays and Thursday 9 AM-12:15 PM, from June 16 through July 30. Scholars will review Algebra 1 and English 9, getting ready to crush it when classes resume in the fall.

This year’s theme is Jurassic Park, complimentary breakfast will be provided from 8 AM-9 AM.

Click the link below to learn more and register:
https://grpromisezone.com/scholarsrising

05/09/2026

Help us in congratulating OCC’s intern Niyla M. as she graduates from Howard University today with a degree in political science. Oh, and with honors - Magna cm laude!

05/07/2026

The GRow1000 program is looking for businesses to participate as worksites! Please click on the link for more information: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/departments/our-community-s-children/grow1000/grow1000-business-partner-registration/

05/05/2026

Applications are open for this stipend program!📝 Please use the QR code or email on the flyer for more information!

04/30/2026

As we approach the end of the school year and the start of summer activities, the Grand Rapids Police Department asks that young people and parents be aware of the City's curfew ordinance and the hours that young people can be out in public unsupervised.

City of Grand Rapids Curfew Ordinance:
Children under 12 need to be in by 10 p.m.
Children aged 12 to 15 need to be in by 11 p.m.
16- and 17-year-olds need to be in by 12 a.m. (midnight)

The curfew ordinance does not apply when a minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adults designated by the parent or guardian may also be with the child.

For more information on the ordinance, visit:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As we approach the end of the school year and the start of summer activities, the Grand Rapids Police Department asks that young people and parents be aware of the City's curfew ordinance and the hours that young people can be out in public unsupervised.

04/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 17th, from 10am to noon at the new MLK Community Center for the annual KidSpeak event!🎉 You will have a chance to listen to youth testimonies about public policy, and give young people the opportunity to have their voices heard! Please come support!

04/13/2026