Free 1st year tuition at southwestern College

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:

• 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.