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San Diego Promise Insights

Who qualifies for the San Diego Promise

In order to qualify for the San Diego Promise Program, you must meet the following: Fall 2023

First time (to any) college student, or
Returning SDCCD students who have not enrolled in courses for three or more semesters (Not including summer), or
Identify with one of the following groups:
- San Diego College of Continuing Education Students
- Foster Youth Student
- Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces
- Formerly Incarcerated Student
- Undocumented Student

Must be a California resident or AB 540 eligible
Completed high school diploma or high school equivalency.

*Students who completed college courses in high school are eligible for the San Diego Promise Program

What are the benefits of the san diego promise?

Up to two years of free tuition and health fees
Books grants for eligible students
Access to Peer Mentors/Success Coach
Counseling guidance and support to assist withsuccessfullycompleting your educational goals

what are the Program Requirements?

Complete a financial aid application (Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act)
Enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester (does not apply to students with disability DSPS accommodation on file)
- To learn more about Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) at the San Diego Community College District please click here.

Important promise Application Dates | Fall 2023

Application Opens: January 9, 2023
Priority Application Deadline: June 16, 2023
Application Deadline: August 14, 2023
Sign Contract Deadline: August 28, 2023
Register in 12 Units Deadline: September 1, 2023

Need help getting started with the San Diego Promise?

Reach out to the Promise Program at the campus you plan on attending

City College Promise

Email: sdpromisecity@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-3998
Location: A-313
Website: sdcity.edu/students/promise
Instagram: @sdpromisecity

Mesa College Promise

Email: sdpromisemesa@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-2230
Location: I4-101
Website: sdmesa.edu/student-services/promise
Instagram: @sdpromisemesa

Miramar College Promise

Email: sdpromisemiramar@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-7357
Location: K2-101
Chat with the Miramar Promise staff at sdmiramar.edu/campus/promise
Website: sdmiramar.edu/services/promise
Instagram: @sdpromise_miramar

San Diego Promise Information Nights for Fall 2023!

Students and their parents are invited to join one of our upcoming virtual information nights to learn more about the free tuition program, The San Diego Promise.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ONE OF OUR UPCOMING SESSIONS:

March 8, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Register on Zoom
April 18, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Register on Zoom
May 24, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Register on Zoom

Apply for the San Diego PromiSE

Promise Goals!	Information and Links
Apply for Admissions \|	Submit an college: application for admission here One application for admission is valid for City, Mesa, and Miramar
Apply for Financial Aid \|	FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) CA Dream Act Application FAFSA and CA Dream Act College Codes San Diego City College: 001273 San Diego Mesa College: 001275 San Diego Miramar College: 014172
Apply for the San Diego Promise \|	Apply here! In order to apply, you must have a 10-digit SDCCD student ID number. The ID number is sent by email once an admissions application is submitted and processed. If you have not received your ID number, please submit a help ticket online here.
New Student Online Orientation \|	San Diego City College Orientation San Diego Mesa College Orientation San Diego Miramar College Orientation
Meet with a Counselor to Plan Courses \|	San Diego City College Counseling San Diego Mesa College Counseling San Diego Miramar College Counseling
Attend a Campus Promise Orientation \|	Coming Soon!
Register for Classes \|	Set Up Your MYSDCCD Student Portal Log into your mysdccd student portal to register! Learn how to register for classes!

You applied for the san diego promise, now what?

Update your contact information for San Diego Promise next steps!

Update your contact information in the mySDCCD Student Portal.

Follow the campuses and their Promise Programs on social media for regular updates

College	Social Media Accounts
	City College Instagram: @sandiegocitycollege City College Promise Program Instagram: @sdpromisecity
	Mesa College Instagram: @sdmesacollege Mesa College Promise Program Instagram: @sdpromisemesa
	Miramar College Instagram: @sdmiramar Miramar College Promise Program Instagram: @sdpromise_miramar
	San Diego Community College District Instagram: @thesdccd SDCCD Promise Instagram: @sdccdpromise