Saddleback College promises to pay for the first two years of college for eligible full-time students or up to three years for eligible part-time students. Registration fees, support for book costs, health fee, and student involvement fees are included!

The Saddleback College Promise Program operates independently from the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), allowing students to benefit from both. Note that eligibility criteria differ for each. For CCPG requirements, please refer to the Saddleback College Financial Aid page.

If you have questions about eligibility or the requirements you must complete to be part of the Full-Time or Part-Time Promise Program cohort, please email SCpromise@saddleback.edu.

Information for Students: Fall 2024

As of May 2, 2024, prospective Promise Program students must meet all eligibility and acceptance requirements by the first day of the semester they intend to start at Saddleback College. Eligible first year students are encouraged to complete all eligibility steps as soon as possible to secure a place in the program.

Due to delays in colleges receiving FAFSA and CADAA information, we may not have the information needed to verify your financial aid application completion. If you have started a 2024-25 FAFSA application and have had issues submitting your application, please follow-up with the Financial Aid Office for additional assistance.
 

Full-Time Promise Program

To be eligible for the Full-Time Saddleback College Promise Program, student must:

  • Be first-time college students; this program is for students who have never attended college (students who have taken college classes before high school graduation are still eligible for the Promise Program including Dual/Concurrent enrolled students and Special Admit students)
  • Be California residents or be eligible by AB 540
  • Attend Saddleback College full-time

For two consecutive years (not including summers), Full-Time Promise Program students will receive: 

  • Coverage for all enrollment fees, including registration fees, health fee, and student activity fees for four consecutive semesters
  • Up to $300 in required textbooks each fall and spring
  • Success Coach support

Eligible students who complete the following steps before May 2, 2024 will receive first consideration for acceptance into the Full-Time Promise Program. Acceptance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and as space in the program allows:

 
To be fully accepted into the Saddleback College Full-Time Promise Program, students must also:

  • Enroll full-time each fall and spring semester including:  
    • Math and/or English during the first semester and both completed by the end of your first year

Part-Time Promise Program

To be eligible for the Part-Time Saddleback College Promise Program, a student must:

For three consecutive years, including summers, Part-Time Promise Program students will receive: 

  • Coverage for all enrollment fees, including registration fees, health fee, and student activity fees for up to three academic years
  • Up to $200 in required textbooks each fall and spring, up to $100 in summer
  • Success Coach support
     

To be fully accepted to the Part-Time Promise Program, students must:

  • Qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver 
  • Enroll in at least 6 units for each semester
    • Summer enrollment is not required, but if students choose to enroll, they must register for at least 3 units 
  • If required for a student’s program - completion of math and/or English within first year of part-time program participation
     

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