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De Anza College

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Eligibility
Special Eligibility
Program Application
Program Benefits
Continuation Requirements

Eligibility

	De Anza Promise
College	De Anza College Learn More
Do I need to have low income or financial challenges to be eligible?	No
Do I need to be a first-time college student?	Yes
Do I need to enroll in college full-time, or can I enroll part-time?	Full
Do I need to be a resident of Santa Clara County (or eligible for resident exception – AB540)?	Yes
Do I need to be a resident of California (or eligible for resident exception – AB540)?	Yes
When do I need to start college after my high school graduation?	Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Special Eligibility

Did you not meet eligibility requirements in the table above? You still might qualify if you meet any of these criteria:

	De Anza Promise
College	De Anza College Learn More
Could I still qualify if I graduated high school more than 9 months ago?	Yes
Could I still qualify if I am a veteran who has never attended college?	Yes
Could I still qualify if I finished my GED after Fall 2020?	Yes

Program Application

	De Anza Promise
College	De Anza College Learn More
Is there an application deadline?	No
Is there guaranteed program space for all eligible applicants?	Yes, if eligible.
Are participants required to attend a program orientation?	No
Are participants required to complete an Education Plan?	No

Program Benefits

	De Anza Promise
College	De Anza College Learn More
Is tuition covered?	Yes
Are non-tuition student fees covered?	Yes
Are books and materials covered?	$500 bookstore credit each year.
Is a VTA Smartpass included?	Yes
Do Promise students receive priority registration?	No

Continuation Requirements

	De Anza Promise
College	De Anza College Learn More
Is there a minimum GPA to continue to the second year of the program?	Yes, 2.0 GPA
Can Promise students rejoin the program (enrolling on a full-time basis) after stopping out or enrolling part time?	Yes
Can Promise students rejoin the program (enrolling on a full-time basis) if all units from previous session were not completed?	No