Attention SENIORS and NEW GRADUATES!
If you're a new graduate and/or attending college for the first time, you may be eligible for free tuition, plus more, for your first year of college.
Here are the criteria to be eligible:
Other assistance are available for second year students.
Fulfilling the Promise Grant
Second-year tuition assistance of at least $1,100 for selected students. Funds are limited. This grant begins in Fall 2019.
Student Success Completion Grant
Up to $4,000 annually in financial assistance for income-eligible students receiving Cal Grant B and enrolled in 12 - 15 units. Funds may be used for books, supplies and/or housing.
Support Services for Your Success
Southwestern College offers a variety of services, including child care, the Jag Kitchen food pantry, learning communities such as First-Year Experience (FYE), Umoja, Bayan and Puente and the Power Study Program which embeds tutors in certain classes. You can find out more information at the SWC Cares webpage.
If you're a new graduate and/or attending college for the first time, you may be eligible for free tuition, plus more, for your first year of college.
Here are the criteria to be eligible:
- Recent high school graduate enrolling in college for the first time
- Enroll in, and complete, at least 12 units each semester
- Maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application
- Complete the Steps to Success process
- Complete the Promise Application online or print and bring in the PDF.
- Be a California resident or AB540 eligible
- Participate in Promise activities
Other assistance are available for second year students.
Fulfilling the Promise Grant
Second-year tuition assistance of at least $1,100 for selected students. Funds are limited. This grant begins in Fall 2019.
Student Success Completion Grant
Up to $4,000 annually in financial assistance for income-eligible students receiving Cal Grant B and enrolled in 12 - 15 units. Funds may be used for books, supplies and/or housing.
Support Services for Your Success
Southwestern College offers a variety of services, including child care, the Jag Kitchen food pantry, learning communities such as First-Year Experience (FYE), Umoja, Bayan and Puente and the Power Study Program which embeds tutors in certain classes. You can find out more information at the SWC Cares webpage.