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Southwestern College Promise

Starting as a pilot in Fall 2017, the Southwestern College Promise offers up to 250 students free tuition and support services. Eligible recipients must be first-year graduates of schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. This is a first dollar program.

Year the Program was Founded 

2017

Promise Typology Category 

First-dollar community college programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

State

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

N/A

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 

First Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

1

Sponsored by Single Agency 

No

Program Offers Support Services 

No