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West Sacramento Promise

    The West Sacramento College Promise was established in 2016 and provides one year of fees free at Sacramento City College. Students must live in West Sacramento and graduate schools in Washington Unified School District to receive funds. The program is a partnership between the City of West Sacramento, Washington Unified School District, and Sacramento City College. It was launched as part of the City of West Sacramento Kids' Home Run educational and jobs initiative.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2016

    Website Links 

    https://www.scc.losrios.edu/promise/west-sacramento-college-promise/
    http://www.cityilights.org/2017/06/01/west-sacramento-state-of-the-city-2017/
    http://www.westsac.com/news-ledger/tag/west-sacramento-promise/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Last-dollar community college programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    California

    Residency Requirement 

    City

    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 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes