Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
What does a “first-time college student” mean in order to qualify for Promise?
A first-time college student is anyone who has never attended a higher education institution as a college student. Students who have earned college units while in high school will still be considered first-time college students.
You may also qualify if you identify with one of the following groups:
Foster Youth Student
Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces
Formerly Incarcerated Student
Undocumented Student
What if I am graduating from high school early during my senior year? Will I still be eligible to apply for Promise?
Yes! But there are some additional factors to consider. Contact the Promise office with your inquiry at sdpromisemiramar@sdccd.edu.
Can Dreamers qualify for the Miramar Promise?
Yes, students who are eligible to file a California Dream Act application and meet the eligibility criteria for an AB540 waiver can apply for Promise.
Is there an income requirement to be eligible for Promise?
There is no income requirement for Promise.
Benefits
What are the benefits of the Miramar Promise?
With the Miramar Promise, students may receive of to two years of free tuition, book grants for eligible students (dependent on student's financial need), Outreach staff services, and individualized educational counseling and guidance support.
Does the Promise cover fees for classes taken in the Winter intersession & Summer?
Promise does not cover fees for classes taken in the summer. However, Promise does cover fees for classes taken during the Winter intersession.
Note: Classes taken in the Winter intersession may be used towards meeting the 12-unit requirement for the Spring semester.
Which registration fees does the San Diego Promise program cover?
Tuition ($46/unit): Yes (✔)
Health Services Fee ($20): Yes (✔)
Student Representation Fee ($2): No (✘)
Application & Program Information
What is the San Diego Promise?
The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program for qualifying students. The program provides up to two years of free tuition to eligible students, and additional support structures such as Outreach staff, events, Promise counselors.
When do I need to submit the Promise application?
For priority registration and admission into the program, please complete steps 1-4 as soon as possible (specific dates released each semester).
What do I need in order to complete the Promise application?
In order to fully complete the Promise application, you will need your 10-digit College ID # (received after submitting your Fall application for admission at Miramar College), and your FAFSA or Dream Act confirmation # (received in an email upon submission of your FAFSA or Dream Act application).
I’ve submitted my Promise application. Does this mean I’m in the Promise program?
No. By submitting your Promise application, you are not automatically considered to be a Miramar College Promise student. You will be notified via email from our district office regarding your eligibility status; please anticipate a response within 3 months of your initial submission date.
Is the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) the same as the San Diego Promise program?
No, the California College Promise Grant is the new name for the enrollment fee waiver (formerly called BOGW) for financially eligible students attending a California community college, while the San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program supported by state funds and not dependent upon a student’s financial need.