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Los Rios Promise Program
What is the Los Rios Promise Program?
The Los Rios Promise Program covers the cost of tuition for eligible students. You may also hear it referred to as California Promise or AB-19 (Assembly Bill 19) and AB-2 (Assembly Bill 2).
Costs Covered
The Promise Program covers:
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Resident tuition and enrollment fees (the cost of your classes), at $46 per unit
Costs Not Covered
The Promise Program does not cover:
- Health Services fee
- Student Representation fee
- Books
- Transportation
- Living expenses
Eligibility Requirements
Student eligibility is based on funding availability. To be eligible, you must:
- Submit (and receive confirmation of processing) a complete CCCApply application for enrollment for the term for which you are applying.
- Be a California resident (learn about residency requirements).
- Complete a Financial Aid application – either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) – by the deadline.
- Enroll in at least 12 units by the deadline.
- Complete each semester with a minimum 2.0 GPA and a 66.67% completion rate (learn more about satisfactory academic progress, or SAP).
Eligibility for Mid-Year and First-Time New Recipients
You are only eligible for the Los Rios Promise Program for two consecutive award years beginning with your initial enrollment in the summer/fall term. If your first enrollment is the spring term, then you are only eligible for 1.5 years (not the full two years), provided that you meet the enrollment and FAFSA completion deadline.
Eligibility for a Second Year of the Los Rios Promise Program
A second year of eligibility will be reviewed for you if you received the waiver in your first year under the Los Rios Promise Program or were eligible for the California College Promise Grant in your first year. Second-year eligibility is contingent upon funding. You will automatically be awarded second-year funding if you:
- Submit the FAFSA/CADAA by the deadline.
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 units by the enrollment date requirement.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA, with a 66.67% cumulative completion rate (learn more about SAP).
You must contact the Financial Aid office if you are transferring in from another California community college. If you are transferring from a college or university outside of California, then you are not eligible for the Los Rios Promise Program.
Semester | Deadline for Completed/Processed FAFSA/CADAA | Deadline to be Enrolled in 12 or More Units |
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Summer 2024 | N/A | June 19, 2024 |
Fall 2024 | August 16, 2024 | September 9, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | January 10, 2025 | February 3, 2025 |
Applications must be completed and processed by the deadlines. "Processed" means that you must have received communication from the Department of Education indicating you have successfully submitted your FAFSA and you received an email from Los Rios indicating your FAFSA has been received. Alternatively, if you completed a CADAA, then you must have received communication from the California Student Aid Commission indicating you have successfully submitted your CADAA as well as an email from Los Rios indicating your CADAA has been received. Please plan accordingly and complete the applications at least three weeks before the deadlines.
Eligibility is based on funding availability. If you are determined eligible but do not enroll for subsequent terms (excluding summer) by the enrollment dates, then you will be ineligible for the program without an opportunity to regain eligibility.
FAQ
How is a "first-time student" defined?
If you are entering college directly from high school, attended adult school to complete your high school graduation requirements, or have never attempted college units, then you are considered a "first-time" student.
Am I still a first-time student if I earned college credit while attending high school or adult school to complete my high school education?
Yes! College credit earned while in high school (Dual Enrollment or Advanced Education) or adult school does not affect your eligibility for the Los Rios Promise Program as long as you haven't yet earned a degree or certificate. However, you are not eligible for this tuition waiver if you earned a college certificate or degree while in high school.