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East County Education Alliance - Higher Edge Scholarship

    East County Education Alliance was established in 2014 for students who graduate from schools in the Grossmont Union High School District who have lived in the district for over two years. The Higher Edge Scholarship was established in 2015 to provide free tuition for one year at either Grossmont College or Cuyamaca College on a first dollar basis. The award is supported by East County Education Alliance which includes the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Grossmont Union High School District.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2015

    Website Links 

    http://www.eastcountyeducationalliance.org/
    http://www.gcccd.edu/news/2015/09/09-30-new-scholarship-for-east-county-high-sch…
    http://higheredgescholarship.org/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Place-based programs

    State 

    California

    Residency Requirement 

    College Service Area

    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 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    2

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes