West Valley College Community Grant and Viking Promise
West Valley College
Please visit the program's websites or reach out to the program contacts for more details about program features and requirements. This includes getting information about academic support and student services.
Program Contacts
Eligibility
| West Valley College Community Grant and Viking Promise | |
|---|---|
| College | West Valley College |
| 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, Summer |
Special Eligibility
Did you not meet eligibility requirements in the table above? You still might qualify if you meet any of these criteria:
| West Valley College Community Grant and Viking Promise | |
|---|---|
| College | West Valley College |
| Could I still qualify if I graduated high school more than 9 months ago? | No |
| Could I still qualify if I am a veteran who has never attended college? | No |
| Could I still qualify if I finished my GED after Fall 2020? | No |
Program Application
| West Valley College Community Grant and Viking Promise | |
|---|---|
| College | West Valley College |
| Is there an application deadline? | Yes |
| Is there guaranteed program space for all eligible applicants? | No, depends on funding. |
| Are participants required to attend a program orientation? | Yes |
| Are participants required to complete an Education Plan? | Yes |
Program Benefits
| West Valley College Community Grant and Viking Promise | |
|---|---|
| College | West Valley College |
| Is tuition covered? | Yes |
| Are non-tuition student fees covered? | Can use $1,000 per session to pay student fees. |
| Are books and materials covered? | Can use $1,000/session for books/materials. |
| Is a VTA Smartpass included? | Can use $1,000/session for transportation costs. |
| Do Promise students receive priority registration? | No |
Continuation Requirements
| West Valley College Community Grant and Viking Promise | |
|---|---|
| College | West Valley College |
| 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? | No |
| Can Promise students rejoin the program (enrolling on a full-time basis) if all units from previous session were not completed? | No |
