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The Cuesta Promise

The Cuesta Promise was established in 2014 for graduates of San Luis Obispo County high schools. The award covers one year of college fees on a first dollar basis at Cuesta College. The program is funded by a Charles and Leeta Dovica Family trust gift to The Cuesta College Foundation.

Year the Program was Founded 

2014

Promise Typology Category 

Last-dollar community college programs
Universal eligibility programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

N/A

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

County High School

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 

Does not require

Sponsored by Single Agency 

No

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes