San Diego Promise

Welcome to San Diego Miramar College: San Diego Promise

 

The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program that provides unparalleled access to community college education by removing financial barriers and providing wrap around support. The program provides up to two years of free tuition to eligible students. Participation in the Promise program comes with a variety of benefits: counseling retention & interventions, Outreach staff support, and additional campus engagement opportunities.

 

Attention

The Fall 2024 Application is closed. The Spring 2025 Application for Promise opens before the end of the Fall 2024 semester so be sure to check here late November!

If you have questions about the Promise program at San Diego Miramar College, please email sdpromisemiramar@sdccd.edu

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New Promise Students!

Watch the 2024 Promise Orientation Recording Here

 

Mental Health Counseling is available in the Student Health Center & Their Canvas Shell

 

Every Enrolled SDCCD Student Now Has Access to a Student Email!  Benefits: Use applications in the Microsoft 365 suite for Students such as Word, Excel and OneDrive with 1 TB storage.

Learn How  to Set Up Here

                                 

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
    • Veteran of 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

The Promise Application for the Spring 2025 Semester will be open before the end of the Fall 2024 Semester.
*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