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Long Beach College Promise

Long Beach College Promise was established in 2008 for students who reside in Long Beach. The award provides a free semester of tuition at Long Beach City College and guaranteed transfer to CSU-Long Beach. Students take a pledge in 8th grade and high school students who meet merit requirements are eligible. The program is funded by Long Beach City College Foundation and a long-term partnership by the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Unified School District, and the local community college and university.

Year the Program was Founded 

2008

Promise Typology Category 

First-dollar community college programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

N/A

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 

First Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

Does not require

Sponsored by Single Agency 

No

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes