Apply Now for the College Promise Grant

Most Mt. San Antonio College students pay close to nothing to attend thanks to the California College Promise Grant.  

About three-fourths of our students receive the Promise Grant and even more students receive other forms of financial aid.  Each year, students reapply for this grant, which offers:

• FREE enrollment into classes
• Reduced cost for health fees
• Reduced cost for parking fees

• • How to Qualify

    We highly recommend all students to submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act application as this is the most likely way to qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG). There are three ways a student may qualify for the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOG Fee Waiver). 

    1. A student has applied for other state and/or federal aid and has demonstrated $1,104 or more of financial need by completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. This is how most students qualify for the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver). 
    2. A student is currently a recipient of funds from TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), or GA/GR (General Assistance/General Relief), or, if the student is a dependent, such funds are the sole source of income for the family. Students must provide a current copy of their check or an Untaxed Income Verification form.
    3. Household size and annual family income: The application may ask students to provide documentation of income, such as a copy of their Federal Income Tax Return. Students are required to provide documentation if it is requested.
  • How to Apply

    Complete the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act application and eligible Mt. SAC students are automatically considered for the California College Promise Grant, in addition to other aid.  Students may also submit a paper application for the California College Promise Grant. 

    It is recommended that students apply for the Promise Grant prior to enrolling in classes. Students must reapply each year, beginning with the summer term.  

    About Applying for the Promise Grant

Promise+Plus Benefits for First-time Students

Aside from enrollment fees, other costs can get in the way of a college education. These +Plus benefits are also being provided to first-time, first-year students who have completed the steps to sign-up listed below:

• FREE loaner laptop computer 
• FREE $250 book grant for full-time students taking 12+ units (part-time students with 6-11.5 units get a $125 book grant) 
• FREE $100 on-campus food card for full-time students taking 12+ units (part-time students with 6-11.5 units get $50)
• FREE Mt. SAC Promise +Plus shirt
• FREE Student Success seminars

• • How to Qualify

    To qualify for Promise+Plus Benefits, you must:

    • Be a first-time, first-year student at Mt. San Antonio College 
    • Complete the Summer STEP Into College Program OR the Summer Bridge Program
  • How to Sign Up

    Students can receive the Promise+Plus Benefits their first year of college at Mt. SAC by completing the following:

    SPRING

    • Apply for Summer Admission into Mt. SAC
    • Apply for FAFSA/Dream Act
    • Apply for Promise+Plus [LINK TO COME] by June 2
    • Apply for Summer Bridge OR STEP Into College
      
      

    SUMMER

    • Take Assessment Questionnaire (AQ)
    • Complete the Summer STEP Into College Program OR the Summer Bridge Program
      
      

    FALL and SPRING

    • Enroll in at least 6 units
    • Enroll in at least one English and/or math class
    • Maintain a 2.0+ GPA