Saddleback College promises to pay for the first two years of college for eligible full-time students or up to three years for eligible part-time students. Registration fees, support for book costs, health fee, and student involvement fees are included!
The Saddleback College Promise Program operates independently from the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), allowing students to benefit from both. Note that eligibility criteria differ for each. For CCPG requirements, please refer to the Saddleback College Financial Aid page.
If you have questions about eligibility or the requirements you must complete to be part of the Full-Time or Part-Time Promise Program cohort, please email SCpromise@saddleback.edu.
Information for Students: Fall 2024
The priority deadline to complete the first three items on the To-Do List is May 2, 2024. Please fill out an Interest Form to join our email list, which will allow us to keep you informed about your individual eligibility status and progress.
Full-Time Promise Program
To be eligible for the Full-Time Saddleback College Promise Program, student must:
- Be first-time college students; this program is for students who have never attended college (students who have taken college classes before high school graduation are still eligible for the Promise Program including Dual/Concurrent enrolled students and Special Admit students)
- Be California residents or be eligible by AB 540
- Attend Saddleback College full-time
For two consecutive years (not including summers), Full-Time Promise Program students will receive:
- Coverage for all enrollment fees, including registration fees, health fee, and student activity fees for four consecutive semesters
- Up to $300 in required textbooks each fall and spring
- Success Coach support
Eligible students who complete the following steps before May 2, 2024 will receive first consideration for acceptance into the Full-Time Promise Program. Acceptance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and as space in the program allows:
- Apply to Saddleback College for the fall 2024 term or have an active application on file. Saddleback must be selected as the "College of Record"
- Confirm Resident Status as California residents or be eligible by AB 540/Dream Act status
- Submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act and have it received by Saddleback College (school code: 008918)
To be fully accepted into the Saddleback College Full-Time Promise Program, students must also:
- Enroll full-time each fall and spring semester including:
- Math and/or English during the first semester and both completed by the end of your first year
Part-Time Promise Program
To be eligible for the Part-Time Saddleback College Promise Program, a student must:
- Be eligible and receiving the California College Promise Grant (CCPG waiver)
- Be a California resident or be eligible by AB 540
- Enroll in at least 6 units each fall and spring semester or 3 units during the summer
For three consecutive years, including summers, Part-Time Promise Program students will receive:
- Coverage for all enrollment fees, including registration fees, health fee, and student activity fees for up to three academic years
- Up to $200 in required textbooks each fall and spring, up to $100 in summer
- Success Coach support
To be fully accepted to the Part-Time Promise Program, students must:
- Qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver
- Enroll in at least 6 units for each semester
- Summer enrollment is not required, but if students choose to enroll, they must register for at least 3 units
- If required for a student’s program - completion of math and/or English within first year of part-time program participation
Contact
Promise Program
Office Hours
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.