FREE COLLEGE TUITION?
THAT'S A PROMISE
You can qualify for your first 2 years tuition Free at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ even if you're not eligible for federal financial aid! It is called the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Promise Program!
TO RECEIVE THE MC PROMISE, YOU MUST:
•ÌýApply NowÌýto ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
• Be a first year/first time student or returning student
• Submit a or application each year
• Add ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ to your FAFSA or CADAA school code 007115
• Be a California Resident or AB 540 StudentÌý
Ìý Have not previously earned a postsecondary degree or certificateÌý
•ÌýEnroll full time (12 units or more)
Join us for our MC Cash 4 College Events.
Our Financial Aid experts are on hand to help you apply for free money to use for college.
This is not a loan—it’s free money that you can use for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers, and more!
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 8:30AM-12:30PMÌý
Located @ÌýFountain Hall Foyer
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TO RECEIVE THE MC PROMISE YOUR 2ND YEAR:
• Complete or applications each year
• Add ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ to your FAFSA or CADAA school code 007115
• Enroll full time (12+ units)
• Must be a California resident or AB 540 student
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Check your for registration appointment or contact
Admissions and Records
AWARD NOTIFICATIONS
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Promise awards will be posted on your student portal after you have obtained full time enrollment and provided a financial aid application. You will receive an email notification to your my.vcccd.edu email account. You may inquire to the financial aid office if you do not see the award about your eligibility. Awards for future terms may not occur until close to term start and dependent on funding from state legislation. Be sure to Monitor your weekly to be aware of any changes in your status.
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Phone: (805) 378-1462
Email: MCFA@vcccd.edu
Office Hours
Monday:Ìý8 AM to 5 PMÌý
Tuesday:Ìý8:30 AM to 6:00ÌýPMÌý
Wednesday:Ìý8 AM to 5ÌýPM
Thursday:ÌýÌý8 AM to 5 PMÌý
Friday:Ìý8 AM to 12 PMÌý