Los Angeles College Promise is an initiative of the Los Angeles Community College District and public and philanthropic partners to help community-college students begin and complete a degree, transfer, or earn a workforce certificate. The package includes eligible tuition waived for the first two years, priority registration, additional financial support when available, and a dedicated academic-support team.
The program operates across district colleges, but admission steps and eligibility depend on the student pathway and campus. The official page describes first-time and returning full-time students; living in Los Angeles alone does not automatically qualify someone, and not every course plan should be assumed covered without limits. First confirm the participating college, required course load, and continuation rules for your cohort.
The tuition waiver removes eligible enrollment charges, but it does not necessarily cover noneligible fees, materials, transportation, housing, or living costs. The district presents Promise as a completion strategy: priority registration and a support team can help students avoid losing courses because of scheduling or financial barriers. To see the real balance, compare the aid notice with the campus account and ask questions before accepting loans.
Start by applying to the chosen college and filing FAFSA, then complete the Promise application required by that institution. Los Angeles City College, for example, publishes term-specific registration dates; those are not necessarily the district-wide Promise deadline. Contact Ask LACP or the campus team, submit records early, and keep confirmation that your student pathway was accepted into the program.
Before applying, confirm the current cycle, priority date, participating institution, enrollment load, and any missing records. Keep a copy of the FAFSA or state form, transcripts, and submission confirmation. Ask about renewal, covered expenses, and coordination with other aid. Do not budget money until you receive an official award.
Compare net cost and distinguish scholarships, grants, waivers, and loans; they are not all repaid or applied to the same charges. Verify current-cycle dates and requirements directly with the administrator.
Read the program profile and federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
Los Angeles College Promise — Los Angeles Community College District.
LACC Promise — Los Angeles City College.
LACCD Financial Aid — Los Angeles Community College District.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Aid, funding, and deadlines can change by cycle. Confirm eligibility with the program administrator and your college financial-aid office before relying on an award.
Confirm current eligibility and application steps with the official source before relying on the aid for college costs.
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Los Angeles College Promise (LACP)
Los Angeles College Promise is an initiative of the Los Angeles Community College District and public and philanthropic partners to help community-college students begin and complete a degree, transfer, or earn a workforce certificate. The package includes eligible tuition waived for the first two years, priority registration, additional financial support when available, and a dedicated academic-support team.
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Los Angeles Community College District · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Los Angeles City College · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Los Angeles Community College District · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Los Angeles Community College District · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Los Angeles College Promise (LACP) ↗
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Los Angeles City College · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Los Angeles Community College District · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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