Palomar Promise was established in 2016 and will begin supporting students in 2017 who graduate from high schools in Palomar College's service area. The Palomar Promise offers one year of free course enrollment and related registration fees, textbook assistance, and access to specialized academic and career planning with related support services to entering students who graduate from an eligible high school in the Palomar College service area. Entering Promise students will be required to join the First Year Experience program and meet other eligibility criteria in order to receive financial support from the Palomar Promise. Students are also guaranteed Admission to CSU San Marcos if students meet transfer eligibility requirements. Awards are on a first dollar basis. The program is funded by Palomar College, Palomar College Foundation, and The San Marcos Promise.