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 you're granted an AB 540 exemption, the South Bay Promise will waive your first and second year fees.
ALL first-time, full-time college students
Students who complete ALL of the eligibility requirements started below by the stated deadline
Students who are determined to be California Residents. Please see our admissions site to determine if you may qualify for CA residency
Make sure to select your starting semester:
The Application for 2024 South Bay Promise is now CLOSED!
Come back in January for additional Updates and upcoming Changes to South Bay Promise.
To stay on board with the South Bay Promise program, you must:
Julieta O. Arámburo, Director
[email protected]
Carla Velasquez, Coordinator
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Join us to hear more about what South Bay Promise has to offer and the necessary steps to receive two free years of enrollment fees. Most sessions are held virtually via Zoom.
Info Sessions will renew in 2025.
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.
Find out what the South Bay Promise Program can do for you as a first-time college student.
Learn about the benefits of the South Bay Promise program for your student.
Invest in the future of our students by supporting the South Bay Promise program.
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