A FREE Start on an Exceptional Education

PLUS, total support for your success

The Salinas Valley Promise program combines instructional excellence with professional guidance, leadership development, life-skills training and a scholarship to ensure your success.

You pay zero in-state tuition as a first-time, full-time student, regardless of your family income.

Benefits of the Promise

As a Salinas Valley Promise student, you receive:

Two years with zero in-state tuition, regardless of household income
A free computer OR support for books
Participation in a summer leadership institute
Quarterly professional development workshops
Mentoring by a local professional

Requirements of the Promise

Graduate from a local high school or adult school within the Hartnell Community College District
Be a first-time college student
Maintain enrollment as a full-time college student
Completion of a financial aid application
Completion of the summer leadership institute
Participation in mentorship and quarterly workshops
Maintain at least a 2.0 semester GPA

STEPS TO THE PROMISE

October 2019 - March 2, 2020 | DUE: March 2, 2020

1. Apply to Hartnell College

Submit an application for admissions to Hartnell College through CCCApply

2. Submit a financial aid application by March 2

Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or California Dream Act Application

Indicate Hartnell College (School Code: 001209) on your application. Up to 7 schools can be added.

3. Submit the Salinas Valley Promise Intent Form by March 2

Submit the Salinas Valley Promise Intent Form.

A Hartnell student ID and account is required to sign-in and submit the form (see Step 1).

April 2020 - May 31, 2020 | DUE: May 31, 2020

4. Enroll as a full-time student

Enroll and continue as a full-time student at Hartnell College during Fall and Spring semesters (12 or more units each semester).

a. Waitlisted courses do not count towards the 12 units
b. It is highly recommended you attend Panther Prep Day

May 2020 - June 2020

5. Notifications of admission into SVP

Students will be notified via email of admission into the Salinas Valley Promise program. Acceptance will require completion of a Commitment Contract.

6. Sign-up for the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI)

After acceptance into Salinas Valley promise, sign-up for the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI).

Or summer bridge hosted by approved support programs*

Also, complete and submit a Commitment Contract.

July 2020 - August 2020

7. Attend the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI)

Attend the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) you signed-up for.