South Bay Promise

The South Bay Promise application for fall 2023 is now closed.

What We Promise

Your future looks more promising than ever with the South Bay Promise.

If you’re a first-time, full-time college student we’ll waive your first and second year enrollment fees. The South Bay Promise does not waive Non-Resident Tuition (Per-unit fee for students who aren't California residents). Please note, if your granted an AB 540 exemption, the South Bay Promise will waive your first and second year fees.

You’ll also get personalized services and counseling to make sure you graduate in two years with the degree you need.

Enrollment fees paid for the first two years (up to 30 units) – a savings of $1,110 or more!
Priority registration your first semester.
Access to English and math courses in your first year.
Participation in a Student Support & Success Program.
Personalized Support & Success Program orientations.
Borrow a Surface Go Laptop via Laptop Loan thanks to our Foundation.

1000+

Students Enrolled

$1,100+

Enrollment fees saved

Student Support & Success Programs

Getting Started

Step 1:	Apply for admission.
Step 2:	Complete and submit a South Bay Promise Application
Step 3:	Renew or submit your FAFSA or California Dream Act application (Please note, any corrections or updates to the student’s FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, need to be made before the start of the fall semester to ensure that verifiable financial aid information is available at El Camino College. If the South Bay Promise cannot verify the student's financial aid information, the student's enrollment fees will not be paid for by the South Bay Promise and the student will no longer be eligible for the program).
Step 4:	Complete the English and Mathematics Placement Survey in MyECC
Step 5:	Complete the New Student Orientation
Step 6:	Meet with an El Camino Counselor to create an Educational Plan
Step 7:	Connect with an approved South Bay Promise Student Support & Success Program or Pathway (requirements and application deadlines vary). See below for a list of approved South Bay Promise Programs or Pathways.
Step 8:	Register for a minimum of 12 units for both fall and spring semesters. (If you are registered with the Special Resource Center on campus and have been approved, then you are only required to take 9 units for both the fall and spring semesters).
Step 9:	Complete a Financial Aid & Advocacy Student Training (FAAST) workshop.

To stay on board with the South Bay Promise program, you must:

Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Renew or submit a valid FAFSA or California Dream Act application each academic year.
(Please note, any corrections or updates to the student’s FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, need to be made before the start of the fall semester, to ensure that verifiable financial aid information is available at El Camino College. If the South Bay Promise cannot verify the student's financial aid information, the student's enrollment fees will not be paid for by the South Bay Promise and the student will no longer be eligible for the program).
Register for a minimum of 12 units for both fall and spring semesters. (If you are registered with the Special Resource Center on campus and have been approved, then you are only required to take 9 units for both fall and spring semesters).

Julieta O. Arámburo, Director
jaramburo@elcamino.edu

Ananda Williams, Administrative Assistant
awilliams@elcamino.edu

Approved Student Support & Success Programs

Get a head start and reach out to these programs by clicking the links below - they'll help you work through the application process, eligibility reviews, and upcoming information sessions.

Sign Up for Information

Want to learn more about ECC? Fill out our Prospective Student Form and a friendly staff member will reach out to help!

Submit Prospective Student Form

Info for Students

Find out what the South Bay Promise program can do for you as a first-time college student.

Info for Parents

Learn about the benefits of the South Bay Promise program for your student.

Be a Community Partner

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Questions? Contact Us

South Bay Promise

Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Email southbaypromise@elcamino.edu

Call 310-660-6464