Who can receive the San Diego Promise Program?

Eligibility

• Must be a first-time to college student* 
• Must be a class of 2021/2022 high school graduate* (H.S. Diploma or GED) OR identify with one of the following groups: 
  • Foster Youth or have been in the foster care system 
  • Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces 
  • Formerly Incarcerated
  • Undocumented
• Must be a California resident or AB 540 eligible 
• Must Complete a 2022-2023 financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) 
• Must be prepared to enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester (does not apply to students with an academic (DSPS) accommodation on file) 

*Student who completed college courses while in high school are eligible 

To find out if you may qualify to participate in the San Diego Promise, please contact us via email us at sdpromisecity@sdccd.edu or call us at 619.388.3998