Discover how Indian River State College’s Promise Program is transforming access to higher education for local families.

On Port St Lucie Talks Podcast, Host Dash Hernandez sits down with Rebecca Shearer (Chief Retention Officer) and Maygan Johnson (Senior Director of Development) to discuss how this community-funded initiative makes tuition-free college a reality.

🎓 What You’ll Learn:

Simple eligibility requirements (no GPA cutoff!)
Coverage across St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties
Career pathways starting at $28/hour after 2 years
The River’s 100% nursing board pass rate
Support for first-generation college students
How community members can give back to sustain the program

📌 Key Program Details:

Must graduate from an eligible high school & enroll full-time immediately
Tuition covers AA/AS degrees (≈ $10,000 value)
77% of graduates remain local, building our workforce
More than 10,000 students impacted since 2022
Full wraparound support: advising, tutoring, counseling, and work-study

🌊 Learn more: irsc.edu/promise | Support the program: giving.irsc.edu

The River is developing talent and strengthening our community across the Treasure Coast.

Host: Dash Hernandez

Guests: Rebecca Shearer & Maygan Johnson

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