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Eligibility
| Foothill College Promise | De Anza Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| College |
Foothill College |
De Anza College |
| Do I need to have low income or financial challenges to be eligible? |
No |
No |
| Do I need to be a first-time college student? | Yes | Yes |
| Do I need to enroll in college full-time, or can I enroll part-time? | Full | Full |
| Do I need to be a resident of Santa Clara County (or eligible for resident exception – AB540)? | Yes | Yes |
| Do I need to be a resident of California (or eligible for resident exception – AB540)? | Yes | Yes |
| When do I need to start college after my high school graduation? | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | 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:
| Foothill College Promise | De Anza Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| College |
Foothill College |
De Anza College |
| Could I still qualify if I graduated high school more than 9 months ago? | No | Yes |
| Could I still qualify if I am a veteran who has never attended college? | No | Yes |
| Could I still qualify if I finished my GED after Fall 2020? | No | Yes |
Program Application
| Foothill College Promise | De Anza Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| College |
Foothill College |
De Anza College |
| Is there an application deadline? | No | No |
| Is there guaranteed program space for all eligible applicants? | Yes, if eligible. | Yes, if eligible. |
| Are participants required to attend a program orientation? | No | No |
| Are participants required to complete an Education Plan? | No | No |
Program Benefits
| Foothill College Promise | De Anza Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| College |
Foothill College |
De Anza College |
| Is tuition covered? | Yes | Yes |
| Are non-tuition student fees covered? | Yes | Yes |
| Are books and materials covered? | Yes, for qualified students. | $500 bookstore credit each year. |
| Is a VTA Smartpass included? | No | Yes |
| Do Promise students receive priority registration? | No | No |
Continuation Requirements
| Foothill College Promise | De Anza Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| College |
Foothill College |
De Anza College |
| Is there a minimum GPA to continue to the second year of the program? | No | Yes, 2.0 GPA |
| Can Promise students rejoin the program (enrolling on a full-time basis) after stopping out or enrolling part time? | Yes | Yes |
| Can Promise students rejoin the program (enrolling on a full-time basis) if all units from previous session were not completed? | Yes | No |