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Richmond Promise

The Richmond Promise was established in 2014 for students who reside in Richmond or North Richmond for at least four years and graduate from West Contra Unified School District. The program provides up to $1,500 for the first year at any type of college or vocational program on a last dollar basis. Richmond Promise is funded through Chevron Corp from an Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) that the City negotiated in 2014.

Year the Program was Founded 

2014

Promise Typology Category 

Place-based programs
Universal eligibility programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

City

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

School District

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

No

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

4

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes