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College of Alameda Promise

    College of Alameda promised was established in 2016 for residents of the Alameda County and City who graduate from Alameda Science and Technology Institute or Encinal High School. The award provides a $250 book stipend, college transfer assistance, intensive academic support, a year of college without fees, and a laptop for students who enroll full time at College of Alameda. Awards are on a last dollar basis. The program is funded by private donors.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2016

    Website Links 

    http://alameda.peralta.edu/COAPromise/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Last-dollar community college programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    California

    Residency Requirement 

    N/A

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    Two or More High Schools

    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 

    Does not require

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes