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Salinas Valley Promise

Steps to Promise

Salinas Valley Promise Program Application

Fall 2026 Application Submission deadline is Thursday, May 28, 2026, for new first-time college students.

Students who did not meet the initial deadline have the opportunity to appeal for consideration by completing the following steps:

  1. Complete the Common Application for Student Support Programs by July 13, 2026.
  2. Complete the Salinas Valley Promise Program Late Application Appeal by July 13, 2026.

All students who are appealing for consideration must still meet all program requirements by July 13, 2026, as outlined in the SVP student checklist. Please note that submission of an appeal does not guarantee admission to the program.

Students who appeal will be protected from the Fall 2026 drop for non-payment deadline until eligibility has been confirmed. The application appeal process will begin after the application period closes. Students who appeal will receive admission notification early to mid-August.


NOTE: Students who are currently in the Salinas Valley Promise program DO NOT need to reapply.
Student applicants and continuing scholars are protected from non-payment for Fall 2026 tuition until eligibility has been confirmed. The application review process will begin after the application period closes.
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 notifications for the Fall 2026 for the Salinas Valley Promise program will be sent via Hartnell email in mid to late July. Please be sure to check your Hartnell email regularly throughout the summer for updates.

 

Steps to Apply

Submit an application for admissions to Hartnell College through CCCApply

Submit the Salinas Valley Promise Program Application. Fall 2026 Application Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Students who did not meet the initial deadline have the opportunity to appeal for consideration by completing the following steps:

  1. Complete the Common Application for Student Support Programs by July 13, 2026.
  2. Complete the Salinas Valley Promise Program Late Application Appeal by July 13, 2026.

All students who are appealing for consideration must still meet all program requirements by July 13, 2026, as outlined in the SVP student checklist. Please note that submission of an appeal does not guarantee admission to the program.

Students who appeal will be protected from the Fall 2026 drop for non-payment deadline until eligibility has been confirmed. The application appeal process will begin after the application period closes. Students who appeal will receive admission notification early to mid-August.

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

  • Spring 2026 applicants must complete a 2025-2026 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

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 deadline has passed.