San Diego Promise

In order to qualify for the San Diego Promise Program, you must meet the following criteria: 

• First time college student, or 
• Returning SDCCD students who have not enrolled in courses for three or more semesters (Not including summer), or 
• Identify with one of the following groups:
  • San Diego College of Continuing Education Students
  • Foster Youth Student
  • LGBTQIA+ 
  • Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Formerly Incarcerated Student
  • Undocumented Student
• Must be a California resident or AB 540 eligible
• Must complete a financial aid application (Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act)
• Must have completed a High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency*

*Students who completed college courses in high school are eligible for the San Diego Promise Program

Get Started!

1. Apply to Miramar College

CCCAPPLY 

2. Submit a Financial Aid Application 

2025-2026 FAFSA  or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) 

3. Apply to San Diego Promise 

Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 Promise Application

4. New Student Online Orientation

Fall 2024 Miramar Orientation Recording

*Spring 2025 Orientation. Students who missed orientation will get an email with information on an online makeup orientation.

5. Connect with a counselor 

- Promise counselor appointments can be made via your canvas shell 

- General counseling appointments can be made via sdmiramar.edu/services/counseling

6. Enroll in 12 units or your full time equivalent 

Important Dates

Spring 2025 Application Open Now

Spring 2025 Application Deadline | Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 11:59 pm 

Spring 2025 12 unit/ Full Time Equivalency Unit Requirement | Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Fall 2025 Application Open Now

Fall 2025 Application Deadline | September 12, 2025, at 11:59 pm

Fall 2025 12 unit/Full Time Equivalency Unit Requirement | September 26, 2025, at 11:59pm

*If you are already in the Promise Program, you do not need to submit another application as long as you maintain your eligibility

For more information, please visit SDCCD Promise District Page

• Up to two years of free tuition and covered health fees
• Books grants for eligible students
• Access to Promise counselors
• Individualized counseling guidance support to complete your education goals

• Attend a Promise orientation
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester
• Maintain a 2.0 college GPA
• Meet with a counselor each semester
• Complete a comprehensive education plan
• Resubmit your Financial Aid Application at the start of your 2nd year in Promise (FAFSA or CA DREAM Act)
• Attend a Miramar activity or event. You can view the calendar for events here .

*Students that meet the program requirements in their first year may be eligible for a second year

San Diego Promise Petitions allow students to request exceptions or reconsideration of the requirements for their Promise Application. This process gives students the opportunity to share their unique circumstances and seek support or adjustments based on their individual needs.  

San Diego Promise Petition Form

San Diego Promise Petition Options

• Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) waiver helps students with disabilities to waive full-time status and reduce units based on their needs
• Late admission into the Promise Program
• Reduced Units for Extenuating Circumstances 
• Leave of Absence 
• Readmission to Promise Program
• Transfer to SDCCD Promise Program

San Diego Promise Petition Requirements 

• High school diploma or high school equivalent with graduation year received by the San Diego Community College District. 
• Classified you as a California Resident by the San Diego Community College District
• Financial Aid Application received by the San Diego Community College District: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application (CADA)
  • Spring 2025: Financial Aid Application for 2024-2025
  • Fall 2025: Financial Aid Application for 2025-2026
• Be enrolled in 12 or more units for the semester in which you are submitting the Petition
  • If you are submitting a Reduced Units for Extenuating circumstances, you must be enrolled in AT LEAST 6 units.