OCC Scholarship Overview
Hazel Park resident graduates are eligible to receive their first certificate or Associate’s Degree for free at Oakland Community College. This is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning students will draw from other funding sources before being awarded this scholarship.
All Hazel Park graduates attending Oakland Community College are eligible to receive up to $500 each semester for their mandatory books and supplies in their courses and programs regardless of high school graduation year. Eligible items for reimbursement include textbooks or books (physical or digital), software and technology, specialty protective or career apparel, and other school and studio supplies.
Once you complete the steps below, Oakland Community College will bill the Promise Zone directly. You can disregard the bill on your student account during the semester.
OCC Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements
Live within the Hazel Park School District
Graduate from a Hazel Park School District high school within the past 6 years
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year
IMPORTANT NOTE: Select the Auburn Hills campus on your FAFSA regardless of which OCC campus you will be attending.
Complete the OCC Scholarship application (coming soon)
Enroll in at least 6 credits per semester
Buy necessary textbooks and school supplies
For in-person purchases, provide the cashier with your name, student ID number, and the name of our Promise Zone.
For online purchases, select “Financial Aid” at checkout and type in your student ID number followed by the word PROMISE (example: 7654321 PROMISE) to ensure the charges are applied to your Promise Zone account.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Be aware of the $500 per semester limit, going over could result in full or partial cancellation of your order. Track your purchases carefully. Students can return their purchases in accordance with the Bookstore’s Return Policy. Please contact us if there are any problems.
Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Heather Klein M.A LLPC
OCC Academic Advisor