Steps for Promise Program Starting Fall 2025

Completing the steps below will allow Saddleback College to determine if you are fully eligible for the Full or Part-Time Promise Program.

Fill out the Promise Program Interest Form, to allow the program to send you regular updates regarding your eligibility. Please view our Frequently Asked Questions page for questions about the Full-Time and Part-Time Promise Program.

  • Apply to Saddleback College*
  • A Saddleback College Fall 2025 application will begin the process of determining your Promise Program eligibility.
    • October 1, 2024: the Fall 2025 application opens for first-time freshman
    • *Students who have taken a course at Saddleback College during Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 do not need to submit a new application for Fall 2025.

Full-Time Promise Program: Students do not have to qualify for financial aid to be eligible for the full-time Promise Program, but a financial aid application is required to be considered.

Part-Time Promise Program: Students must qualify for the California College Promise Grant by completing a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application.

Before you can register for Fall 2025 classes, you must complete the pre-enrollment requirements.

The pre-enrollment requirements include Online Orientation, Initial Math and English Placement, Online Advisement, and First Semester MAP. These requirements can be completed online.

  • Registration times will be listed in your MySite account.
  • For the Full-Time Promise Program, you must enroll in at least 12 units to be eligible.
    • Including an English and/or Math course for the first semester. Both must be completed by the end of the first year.
    • While you may enroll in some IVC courses, most of your units must be taken at Saddleback.
    • Students with Reduced Course Load accommodations approved through DSPS may enroll in less than 12 units. Please let your DSPS counselor know that you are hoping to join the Promise Program.
  • For the Part-Time Promise Program, you must enroll in at least 6 units.
    • You must enroll in English and math in your first year if you are pursuing a certification or degree that requires these classes.
    • While you may enroll in some IVC courses, most of your units must be taken at Saddleback.
    • Students with Reduced Course Load accommodations approved through DSPS may enroll in less than 6 units. Please let your DSPS counselor know that you are hoping to join the Promise Program.

Contact

Contact the Saddleback College Promise Program if you have any questions.