Promise Program

The Mission Promise Program serves first-year, degree-seeking students who want to graduate from Mission College within three years. The program provides academic counseling, free tuition & books, career exploration opportunities, and workshops to support your timely graduation

Apply with the Mission Support Form

Benefits

As a participant in the Mission Promise Program, you will:

Attend College for Free – Enjoy waived tuition and fees, plus financial support for textbooks and course materials.
Explore Your Purpose – Engage in career exploration experiences to help you discover your passion and path.
Get Personalized Support – Receive dedicated one-on-one guidance from caring program staff every step of the way.
Build Community – Connect with peers through vibrant on-campus events, workshops, and support networks.

Program Expectations

Students accepted into the program are expected to:

Complete a financial aid application each academic year.
Enroll full-time (12 or more units) every semester while in the program.
Maintain academic progress with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Declare a major within their first year at Mission College.
Create a Comprehensive Student Education Plan during their first year.
Meet regularly with a counselor, as required each semester.
Participate in assigned program activities, workshops, and tutoring.
Register for English and Math courses in the first year, as outlined in the Student Education Plan.

Eligibility Information

To qualify for the Mission Promise Program, students must:

Be committed to full-time enrollment at Mission College throughout the program (at least 12 units per semester).
Plan to earn an associate's degree from Mission College.
Be a California resident or have attended a California high school, GED program, or adult continuation program.
Be a first-time college student (college courses taken while in high school do not count as prior college enrollment).

Contact Us

Kyle Stroud

Program Analyst

(408) 855- 5360