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Salinas Valley Promise

Steps to Promise

Important Deadlines and Application Information

Spring 2027 Application Submission deadline is Thursday, January 14, 2027, for new first-time college students. Spring 2027 Salinas Valley Promise Application available below in Step 2.

Priority Deadline: Thursday, December 17, 2026 Students who submit their application by the priority deadline will be protected from the Spring 2027 payment deadline. Students will not be dropped from their Spring 2027 classes due to non-payment. 

Applications Submitted After Priority Deadline (After Thursday, December 17, 2026) Students who submit their application after the priority deadline will not be protected from the Spring 2027 payment deadline. Students may be at risk of being dropped from their classes for non-payment unless another method of payment is arranged.

Note: Students who are currently in the Salinas Valley Promise program DO NOT need to reapply.
The Salinas Valley Promise program only covers Fall and Spring semesters. If you need financial assistance for the summer semester, please contact the Financial Aid Department at finaid@hartnell.edu or 831-755-6806.
Admission email notifications for the Spring 2027 Salinas Valley Promise cohort will be sent to your Hartnell email in mid to late January, so please continue to check your account regularly during the winter break for updates and important information.

 

Steps to Apply

Submit an application for admissions to Hartnell College through CCCApply

Submit the Salinas Valley Promise Program Application.

Spring 2027 Application Final Deadline: Thursday, January 14, 2027.

Priority Deadline: Thursday, December 17, 2026 Students who submit their application by the priority deadline will be protected from the Spring 2027 payment deadline. Students will not be dropped from their Spring 2027 classes due to non-payment. 

Applications Submitted After Priority Deadline (After Thursday, December 17, 2026) Students who submit their application after the priority deadline will not be protected from the Spring 2027 payment deadline. Students may be at risk of being dropped from their classes for non-payment unless another method of payment is arranged.

Note: Students who are currently in the Salinas Valley Promise program DO NOT need to reapply.

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

  • Spring 2027 applicants must complete a 2026-2027 financial aid application 
  • Fall 2026 applicants must complete a 2026-2027 financial aid application 

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

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

  1. Waitlisted courses do not count towards the 12 unit requirement
  2. It is highly recommended you participate in the Panther Prep Pledge (only available for fall applicants)

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

NOTE: Hartnell Dual Enrollment students are exempt from this requirement

This step can be completed at any time within your first year.

Choose one of the following options:

  1. Counseling course for Fall/Spring: COU-1, COU-21, COU-23 or LSK-1
  2. Math Academy or Writing Academy 
  3. Join an approved Student Support Program: TRiO, Vocational Nursing Program (VN), Computer Science in 3 Years (CSin3), CCAP Dual Enrollment, AG Learning to Lead Program, Teacher Pathway Program (TPP), MESA Program, EOPS, Panther's Athletics

Students will be notified of their admission status via Hartnell student email. Admission to the Salinas Valley Promise program is contingent upon the completion of a Program Agreement Contract.

Please note that the Salinas Valley Promise program does not cover summer courses.

The application review process will begin once the application closes.