Final answer:
In the episode 'Scott's Tots' of 'The Office', 10 years have passed since Michael promised to pay for the Scott's Tots college educations.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the episode 'Scott's Tots' of 'The Office', Michael Scott promises a class of students that he will pay for their college educations. However, when the episode takes place in season 6, it is revealed that the promise was made 10 years ago. Therefore, 10 years have passed since Michael made the promise to pay for the Scott's Tots college educations.