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PPSC Promise Programs Growing, Opening Doors for Local Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PPSC Promise Programs Growing, Opening Doors for Local Families Colorado Springs, CO — Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — For hundreds of local students, the path to college is becoming clearer and more affordable through Pikes Peak State College's (PPSC) Promise Programs. Since their launch, PPSC's Promise Programs have enrolled 785 students, providing eligible learners with tuition assistance, personalized academic coaching and wraparound support to help them succeed. The programs continue to grow, with 174 students already committed to joining the Fall 2026 cohort.

five students smiling at the camera and lined up along a staircase rail with text: Pikes Peak State College Earns Colorado Department of Higher Education Basic Needs Campus Designation

Pikes Peak State College Earns Colorado Department of Higher Education Inaugural Basic Needs Campus Designation-Comprehensive Tier

Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education.

Stall Street Journal | July 2026

This edition of the SSJ features PPSC's recent Basic Needs Designation from CHDE, the state's highest distinction.