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Southwestern College Promise

    Starting as a pilot in Fall 2017, the Southwestern College Promise offers up to 250 students free tuition and support services. Eligible recipients must be first-year graduates of schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. This is a first dollar program.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2017

    Website Links 

    http://www.swccd.edu/index.aspx?page=3898

    Promise Typology Category 

    First-dollar community college programs

    State 

    California

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    N/A

    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 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No