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.