Salinas Valley Promise 

Steps & Requirements for 2022-2023

 

 

High School Senior Year 2022-2023

  • Graduate from a high school or adult school
  • Be a first-time college student
    • You have not taken a college class after graduating from a high school or adult school
      • Concurrent or Dual enrollment applicants will be considered as first-time college students 
Steps
Deadlines
1. Submit an application for admissions to Hartnell College through CCCApply
 
2. Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or California Dream Act Application
a. Indicate Hartnell College (School Code: 001209) on your application. Up to 10 schools can be added.
 
3. Submit the Salinas Valley Promise - Program Application
a. A Hartnell student ID and account is required to sign-in and submit the form (see Step 1).
DUE: April 10, 2023
 
4. Enroll as a full-time student at Hartnell College (12 or more units/15 preferred)
a. Waitlisted courses do not count towards the 12 units
b. It is highly recommended you participate in Panther Prep Pledge
 
Students enrolled in fewer than 12 units may be eligible for SVP when eligible for a reduced course load as a Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS) accommodation
 
5. Sign-up for the Student Success Seminar (choose one or more)
*Dual Enrollment students are exempt from requirement*

a) Counseling courses: COU-1, COU-21, or COU-23
b) Summer Math Academy (August 2023)
c) Summer bridge hosted by approved support programs*

* Approved support programs: TRiOVocational Nursing (VN)Teacher Pathway Program (TPP) / MAESTROsComputer Science in 3 Years (CSin3), Math Academy, CCAP Dual Enrollment

DUE: May 10, 2023
 
6. Students notified of admission into Salinas Valley Promise 
June 2023- July 2023
7. Attend a Student Success Seminar (one or more)

a) Counseling course for Fall 2023: COU-1, COU-21, or COU-23
b) Summer Math Academy (August 2023)
c) Summer bridge hosted by approved support programs*

* Approved support programs: TRiOVocational Nursing (VN)Teacher Pathway Program (TPP) / MAESTROsComputer Science in 3 Years (CSin3)Math Academy, CCAP Dual Enrollment

DUE: August 2023

 

 

Year 1 Scholar: 2022-2023
Freshman Year Requirements (Fall & Spring)

  • Be a first-time college student
  • Maintain enrollment as a full-time college student (at least 12 units)* during Fall and Spring semesters
  • Completion of annual financial aid application or CADAA
  • Participation in mentorship and quarterly workshops
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 semester GPA
Steps
Deadlines
Communicate and interact with matched peer mentor through Mentor Collective
 
Attend Quarterly Student Success Workshops, Professional Development Workshops & Mentorship Meetings
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Enroll for Spring 2023 semester classes (at least 12 units/15 units preferred)*
  • Waitlisted courses do not count towards the 12 units

Students enrolled in fewer than 12 units may be eligible for SVP when eligible for a reduced course load as a Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS) accommodation

Priority Enrollment starts November 4, 2022
Due: December 14, 2022
 
Apply for 2023-2024 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or California Dream Act Application
  • Indicate Hartnell College (School Code: 001209) on your application
Priority Deadline: March 2, 2023 
*Submit an application ASAP if the priority deadline has passed
Enroll for Fall 2023 semester classes (at least 12 units/ 15 units preferred)*
  • Waitlisted courses do not count towards the 12 units

Students enrolled in fewer than 12 units may be eligible for SVP when eligible for a reduced course load as a Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS) accommodation

Priority Enrollment starts TBA
Due: May 10th
 
If you are thinking about dropping a class, changing your major, or change your semester schedule, or have questions, we recommend that you meet with a counselor.
 

 

 

Year 2 Scholar: 2022-2023
Sophomore Year Requirements (Fall & Spring)

  • Maintain enrollment as a full-time college student (at least 12 units)* during Fall and Spring semesters
  • Completion of annual financial aid application or CADAA
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 semester GPA
Steps
Deadlines
 
All official transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office prior to submitting a Graduation Petition. Examples include: Official High School Transcripts, Official Transcripts from other institutions, and Advanced Placement Scores.

 
Official Transcripts may be submitted with Graduation Petitions if required.

Enroll for Spring 2023 semester classes (at least 12 units/15 units preferred)*
  • Waitlisted courses do not count towards the 12 units

Students enrolled in fewer than 12 units may be eligible for SVP when eligible for a reduced course load as a Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS) accommodation

Priority Enrollment starts November 4, 2022
 
Due: December 14, 2022
 
(Optional) Enroll for Fall 2023 semester classes (at least 12 units)
  • Your 3rd year at Hartnell will not covered by SVP
Priority Enrollment starts TBA
Due: May 10th

Your 3rd year at Hartnell will not covered by SVP

 

 

 

Who To Contact

  • Salinas Valley Promise
    Office of Equity Programs
    svp@hartnell.edu
    Phone: (831) 755-6723
    Building: Hartnell College Main Campus
    Office: Building B, Room 204A
    411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901

Location

  •  B - Student Services

     B - Student Services