Promise Program

To be eligible for the Full-Time Promise Program, students must be:

• First-time college students
  • The Full-Time Promise Program is for students who have never attended college. Students who have taken college classes before high school graduation are still eligible for the Full-Time Promise Program, this includes Dual/Concurrent enrolled students, Special Admit students, and non-credit/high school equivalency students.
• California Residents or students eligible for AB 540
  • Undocumented student can apply for an in-state tuition waiver if they meet the AB-540 minimum requirements. Submit an AB 540 Affidavit.
• Saddleback College students
  • Saddleback College must be listed as "College of Record"
• Enrolled full-time 
  • 12 units is considered full-time enrollment
  • Students with appropriate DSPS accommodation may be allowed to enroll in fewer than 12 units.

Regardless of family income, the Full-Time Promise Program will cover the following costs for two consecutive years, (summer terms are not included) for:

• Registration fees:
  • $46/unit enrollment fee
  • Student Health fee
  • Student representation fee
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) stamp
  • Material fees charged during registration
• Up to $300 in required textbooks

Eligible students who complete the following steps before the first day of the semester will be accepted into the Full-Time Promise Program.

• Apply to Saddleback for the fall 2025 term.
  • Students with active applications (e.g. concurrently enrolled high school students) do not have to reapply.
• Submit a 2025 – 2026 Financial Aid Application.
• Complete the pre-registration requirements.
• Enroll as a full-time student (12 units).

To be eligible for the Part-Time Saddleback College Promise Program, a student must be: 

• Recipients of the California College Promise Grant (CCPG waiver)
  • Students must submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application to determine eligibility
• California Residents or students eligible for AB 540
  • Undocumented student can apply for an in-state tuition waiver if they meet the AB-540 minimum requirements. Submit an AB 540 Affidavit.
• Enrolled in at least 6 units during the semester
  • Students may be enrolled in 3 units during the summer for eligibility
  • Students with appropriate DSPS accommodation may be allowed to enroll in fewer than 6 units.

For students who meet the eligibility requirements, the Part-Time Promise Program will cover the following costs for three consecutive years, including summers, for:

• Registration fees:
  • $46/unit enrollment fee
  • Student Health fee
  • Student representation fee
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) stamp
  • Material fees charged during registration
• Up to $200 in required textbooks 

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