Apply for the Promise
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges and the San Diego College of Continuing Education have moved all instruction and operations online/remote until further notice. For COVID-19 information and online resources, please visit: sdccd.edu/coronavirus.
For information regarding the Promise Program, please contact our Outreach offices:
| City College First Year Services (FYS) | Mesa College Outreach | Miramar College Outreach |
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Google Voice: 619-800-3464 Email: sdpromisecity@sdccd.edu |
Email: sdpromisemesa@sdccd.edu
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Email: sdpromisemiramar@sdccd.edu uChat: sdmiramar.edu/campus/promise |
Program Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a first-time to college student*
- Must be a class of 2021 high school graduate** (H.S. Diploma or GED) OR identify with one of the following groups:
- Foster Youth Student
- Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces
- Formerly Incarcerated Student
- Undocumented Student
- Must be a California resident or AB 540 eligible
- Must Complete a 2021-2022 financial aid application (FAFSA or Dream Act)
- Must be prepared to enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester (does not apply to students with disability (DSPS) accommodation on file)
*Student who completed college courses while in high school are eligible
** First time to college, class of 2020 high school graduates (H.S. Diploma or GED) maybe eligible
Program Students Receive the following benefits:
- Up to two years of free tuition and health fees
- Books grants for eligible students
- Access to Peer Mentors/Success Coach
- Individualized counseling guidance support to complete your education goals
Program requirements*
- Attend a Promise orientation
- Sign a Promise contract
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester
- Maintain a 2.0 college GPA
- Meet with a counselor each semester
- Complete a comprehensive education plan
*Students that meet the program requirements in their first year may be eligible for a second year