If your application for Peoria Promise is approved, your benefit percentage will be calculated by utilizing a point system. Your out-of-pocket tuition payments will be reimbursed for successfully completed coursework. Only courses with grades of a C or better will be reimbursed. Points are totaled based on the following factors: Total Points Earned Benefit % • Length of residency at a qualifying address and number 13-17 100% of completed grades at a qualifying public school • Attendance Record / Course Completion 9-12 75% • Cumulative Grade Point Average 5-8 50% • ACT score 1-4 25% • Extra-Curricular Activity - BONUS POINT! • Community Service / Volunteerism - BONUS POINT! 0 0% • Employment and/or Internship - BONUS POINT!
View the student scenarios below as examples of how the point system works to calculate your benefit percentage. Residency
12
YEARS = 5 points
Attendance
GPA
90% 3.1 = 3 points
GPA = 3 point
ACT Score
16
ACT = 2 points
BONUS POINTS! Extra-Curricular, Community, Employment
YEARS = 5 points
3
YEARS = 1 point
9
YEARS = 2 points
92% 2.3 = 3 points
GPA = 1 point
85% 3.4 = 2 points
GPA = 3 points
80% 2.4 = 2 points
GPA = 1 point
Kirsten is looking for ways to improve her benefit for next year.
18
ACT = 2 points
25
ACT = 3 points
19
ACT = 2 points
% 15 POINTS =
Brianna has a part time job and helps out with her church youthgroup.
2 points
13
Benefit
100% Benefit
12 POINTS = José played basketball.
1 point
75% Benefit
11 POINTS = Darren volunteers in his community and plays in the band.
2 points
75% Benefit
7 POINTS = Kirsten can earn bonus points for joining an ICC club or activity, by working part-time or by volunteering in the community.
50% Benefit
If she retakes the ACT and scores a 20 +she will qualify for a 75% benefit.
Now is the time to plan your scenario! Consider how you stack up in each category and identify those areas in which you can increase your benefit percentage.
Length of Attendance 12-13 10-11 8-9 6-7 3-5
5 Points
Attendance %
3 Points
90-100 80-89 70-79
3 2 1
Cumulative GPA
3 Points
3.0 + 2.5 - 2.99 2.0 - 2.49
3 2 1
ACT Score
3 Points
20 or higher 15-19 10-14
3 2 1
BONUS POINTS: Extra-Curricular Activity,
Activity
Up to 3 Points
Community Service, Employment / Internship Additional points are earned for activities and contributions outside the classroom. Only one point can be earned for each type of activity.
Extra-Curricular Community Service Work / Intern
1 1 1
points
Benefit % 100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
Total Points 13-17 9-12 5-8 1-4 0
total points
Residency / Length of Attendance Points are earned according to the length of residency at a qualifying address and the number of completed grades at a qualifying public school.
Attendance Record / Course Completion Points are earned according to high school attendance record and/or successful course completion rate at ICC for that semester as verified by official transcripts.
Grade Point Average Points are earned according to cumulative grade point average (GPA) as verified by official transcripts.
ACT Score Points are earned according to composite ACT test score as verified by official transcripts.
Add your points and refer to the chart to estimate your benefit percent. You can increase your points each semester by working to improve your success in each category.
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