The 13 districts currently with Promise Zones

Financial aid program could expand to include room and board

PROMISE ZONES: Students in 13 Promise Zones may be able to receive more financial aid to assist with on-campus housing and meal plan costs at public colleges and community colleges under pending legislation sponsored by a Keego Harbor senator. Cosponsors include senators from Lansing, Trenton, Bay City and Warren.. Current zones include Detroit, Baldwin, Hazel Park, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Mason County. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is soliciting applicants for two more communities to create Promise Zones. By Kenzie Terpstra. FOR DETROIT, LUDINGTON, LAKE COUNTY, MIDLAND, LANSING CITY PULSE, WKTV, GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS AND ALL POINTS.

Wall of gratitude located in the MSU Student Food Bank. Sticky notes expressing peoples gratitude

Soaring Food Costs Strain Campus Food Security

September marks Hunger Action Month and with the rising food prices, many Michigan State University students are struggling to pay for basic necessities.
With price increases and more students feeling financial pressure due to other expenses, food insecurity has become a pressing issue on the MSU campus. According to the 2020 National College Health Assessment, nearly two of five MSU students reported experiencing some level of food insecurity, which is defined as not having access to sufficient food or food of adequate quality.