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Compton Promise

Compton Promise was established in 2018 and waives enrollment fees for their first year for eligible students enrolling immediately following graduation from Compton, Lynwood and Paramount Unified School Districts. This financial award is granted on a last dollar basis.

Year the Program was Founded 

2018

Promise Typology Category 

Last-dollar community college programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

N/A

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

School District

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

No

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes