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Promise Program

The San Diego Promise

Receive up to two years of free tuition or a book grant with the San Diego Promise. The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program for eligible students that offers a number of benefits to support you in your introduction to college. The San Diego Promise is not based on need or merit. Receive access to a peer mentor, specialized counseling and guidance support, and additional campus engagement opportunities.

Apply for the San Diego Promise

Review the eligibility requirements to determine whether you qualify for free tuition and support as a Promise student.


The Promise application for Fall 2025 is now open!
Apply Now Online!


Important dates:

Promise Application Priority deadline April 4, 2025 at 11:59pm
Class Schedule Posted Online April 14, 2025

mySDCCD Registration Date and Time
is viewable in the portal and emailed

April 17, 2025
Registration for classes by appointment begins April 28, 2025

Open registration
(all students may register for classes)

May 19, 2025
Start of Fall 2025 semester  August 25, 2025
Promise Application Deadline September 12, 2025
12 unit/Full Time Equivalency Unit Requirement September 26, 2025, at 11:59pm

 

 

Determine Your Eligibility

To qualify for the San Diego Promise program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

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

View Eligibility & Admission Requirements 

View the Program Requirements

See the requirements for each Promise cohort:

Year 1 Cohort:

 

Complete a financial aid application to maintain your Promise status for Year 2

 

Enroll in at least 12 units during the Fall and Spring semester or

Full-time equivalency - approved DSPS Waiver or

Reduced Units Appeal 

 

Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA

 

Meet with a Promise or general counselor once per semester or

Create a comprehensive education plan by the end of your Spring semester

 

Attend one Mesa College event per semester & complete the Campus Engagement form

 

Complete a mid-semester Progress Report form each semester

 
Sign up for the Year One Mailing List  

 

Access Canvas Promise  
Year 2 Cohort:

 

Complete a financial aid application

Enroll in at least 12 units during the Fall and Spring semester

or

Full-time equivalency by submitting either DSPS Waiver

or

Reduced Units Appeal

Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA

Meet with a Promise or general counselor once per semester

Attend one Mesa College event per semester & complete the Campus Engagement form

Sign up for the Year Two Mailing List

 

 

 

 



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