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South Bay Promise

South Bay Promise was established in 2014 for students graduating from a school in Centinela Valley School District and Inglewood Unified School District. The award provides free tuition for the first year at El Camino College. Students must complete English and Math assessments, complete a first year experience application, and complete a south bay initiative application to be eligible. Upon completion of 60 units from El Camino, the program guarantees acceptance to California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Year the Program was Founded 

2014

Promise Typology Category 

Universal eligibility programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

N/A

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

College Service Area

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

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

Does not require

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes