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Financing Your Postsecondary Plans

L.A. College Promise Scholarship

The Los Angeles College Promise provides graduating L.A. Unified or charter high school students with: 

    •     One-year of free full-time enrollment for first-time freshmen 

    •     Free summer orientation programs to prepare for college  

    •     Priority enrollment in math and English classes   

    •     Academic and career mentoring  

    •    Other benefits vary by LACC campus, such as free/low-cost textbook loans  
 

Steps to apply: 

    1.    Apply to one of the L.A. Community Colleges 

    2.    Complete the Los Angeles College Promise Interest Form   

    3.    Complete the FAFSA, CADAA, or the State Fee Waiver Application  


California College Promise (AB 19), Formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver, provides students with one year of free tuition and fees.  To be eligible, students: 

    •    Must be first-time college student   

    •    Attend a California Community College   

    •    Apply for financial aid   

    •    Complete Assessment, Orientation and Counseling/Educational Planning   

    •    Enroll full-time (12 or more units)  


To learn more, visit the following websites:

•  Angeles College Promise 

•  FAFSA:Apply for Aid

•  California College Promise Grant

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