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Oakland Promise

The Oakland Promise was established in 2016 for students who graduate from Oakland Unified School District attending selected pilot schools. High school students must live in Oakland and have attended Oakland Unified School District for at least three years. Students receive up to $1000 for attending any two-year college or up to $4,000 for any 4-year institution on a last dollar basis. The program is supported by the East Bay College Fund.

Year the Program was Founded 

2016

Promise Typology Category 

Place-based 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 

Yes

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

3

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes