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Promise Scholars Program

Overview

Get Your College Degree for Free!

The Promise Scholars Program is a degree and certificate completion program. We focus is on supporting students through the completion of their post-secondary pathways.The program provides you with multi-year tuition support, individualized counseling support, textbook vouchers, and participation incentives through the completion of your degree or certificate at College of San Mateo.

  • Full tuition and fees paid for first and second years (some students may qualify for third-year funding)
  • Up to $750 toward textbooks
  • Dedicated personal counseling
  • Assistance with a Student Education Plan
  • Priority enrollment
  • Counseling support to complete an AA/AS or certificate in 2 years
  • Exclusive events and workshops 
  • $50 monthly participation incentive
  • Must be a first-time college student
  • Must be a degree or certificate-seeking student
  • Must be a California resident
  • Maintain a full-time schedule (minimum 12 units in Fall, 12 units in Spring, summer sessions highly encouraged)
  • Attend regular meetings with assigned Promise Scholars Program counselor
  • Attend program-specific workshops related to academic, professional, and personal success
  • Complete Student Education Plan (SEP) and career assessments
  • Re-submit FAFSA or Dream Act Application in the Spring to stay eligible for the program the year(s) following

Application for Spring 2025 now open.

Contact Us

Promise Scholars Program
College Center Building 10, Room 370
csmpromise@smccd.edu

Hours

Day Time Modality
Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm In Person
Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm In Person
Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm In Person
Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm In Person
Fri 8:30 am - 12:00 pm In Person
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Spring Classes Begin
January 13, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20, 2025
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