Make College More Affordable
The Mission Promise program is designed to make college more affordable for our first-time
college students from Santa Clara Unified and beyond.
First Year Requirements
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid OR California Dream Act Application.
- Enroll in 12 units for Fall and Spring semester (nine units if enrolled with DSPS)
- Complete Orientation.
- Complete the Placement Assistance Tool.
- End of each term you must complete more than 50% of cumulative units attempted
- Must comply with the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
- Complete the Math & English requirement.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA at Mission College
Second Year Requirements
- Submit your FAFSA or CADAA.
- Complete Fall/Spring term courses.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Complete Orientation.
- Completed a Comprehensive Educational Plan.
Note: Summer 2023 is not included in the Promise program. If you plan on attending during the Summer we recommend you apply for the 2022-23 FAFSA or Cal Dream Act financial aid in order to see if you are eligible for Summer aid.
Benefits
- Two years of Free Tuition (up to 15 units/term) at the start of the Fall term
- Up to $1,000 for books and/or other educational expenses. Amount will be based on funding and financial need.
- $500/term)Transportation assistance with a free VTA SmartPass.
- Additional follow-up services to help you stay on track.
Timeline*
- June 30 - Mission Promise Priority Deadline.
- July 24 - First year Mission Promise Applicants Notified of Status.
- August - Fall Disbursement.
- October - FAFSA/CADAA Application opens.
- November - Spring registration begins.
- Mid/Late January - Spring Disbursement.
- March - FAFSA/CADAA March 2nd Deadline.
- April - Fall registration begins.