The Remarkable Promise Grant

Free Enrollment Into Classes for Qualified Students

75% of Mt. San Antonio College students pay close to nothing to attend thanks to the California College Promise Grant.  Each year, students reapply for this grant, which offers free enrollment into classes.

• • How to Qualify for the Promise Grant

    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 for the Promise Grant

    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.  

    Learn More about the Promise Grant

Our Unique Promise+Plus Benefits

Keeping College Affordable

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:

• 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 loaner laptop computer
• FREE from mandatory fees for health services, bus pass, and associated student activities
• FREE Bus Pass 24/7 on Foothill Transit lines
• FREE Mt. SAC Promise +Plus shirt

• • How to Qualify for +Plus Benefits

    You must be a first-time, first-year student at Mt. San Antonio College to qualify for +Plus Benefits.  In addition, students must:

    • SUMMER TERM: Attend the Summer STEP Into College Program (a 2-week extended orientation to college) OR attend the Summer Bridge Program (a 6-week program offering counseling courses and general education)
    • FALL and SPRING SEMESTERS: Enroll in 12+ units for full-time benefits (6-11.5 units for part-time benefits)
    • FALL and SPRING SEMESTERS: Enroll in an English writing or Math class
  • How to Sign Up for +Plus Benefits

    After applying to attend Mt. SAC, students can sign up for the +Plus Benefits by filling out the Promise+Plus Application available through the Promise Office in the Student Services Building (9B) or at the link below [NEED LINK TO BE LIVE] by June 2.

    Sign Up for Promise+Plus Benefits

 

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