<p>The Michigan Promise Grant, as I understand it in its current form, awards money to graduating seniors on the basis of scores on a series of previously taken, mandated tests–beginning in middle school, I think–who will be attending an in-state college (I’m not sure it it covers vocational programs too). All students take the tests and all parents are informed in advance of the upcoming test and are encouraged to make sure their children are well-fed and in attendance on test day.</p>