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Ohlone Promise

The Ohlone Promise was established in 2013 for high school seniors living in the Tri-City area (Fremont, Newark and Union City) and attending a high school in the Fremont Unified School District, Newark Unified School District or the New Haven Unified School District. The award provides $3600 for two years worth of tuition, books and enrollment fees at Ohlone College. Students must meet need-based and merit requirements. Awards are on a last dollar basis. The program is funded by many individuals and foundations. 

Year the Program was Founded 

2013

Promise Typology Category 

Last-dollar community college programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

College Service Area

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 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Sponsored by Single Agency 

No

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes