Las Positas Free Tuition Promise
Las Positas Promise covers the $46-per-unit enrollment fee for eligible new full-time students in year one; a second year depends on maintaining the requirements through fall and spring. California residents and AB 540 students may qualify; college credits earned before high-school graduation do not necessarily erase first-time status. Summer 2026 at Las Positas immediately before fall may also count. For the 2026–27 cohort, students must enroll in and complete at least 12 un
About Las Positas Free Tuition Promise
Las Positas Promise covers the $46-per-unit enrollment fee for eligible new full-time students in year one; a second year depends on maintaining the requirements through fall and spring. California residents and AB 540 students may qualify; college credits earned before high-school graduation do not necessarily erase first-time status. Summer 2026 at Las Positas immediately before fall may also count.
For the 2026–27 cohort, students must enroll in and complete at least 12 units in fall and spring and qualify as California residents or AB 540 students. FAFSA or CADAA must list Las Positas as the college of record. Coverage is tuition/enrollment fees; the source does not promise books, health fees, transportation, or personal expenses.
Apply to Las Positas, submit the 2026–27 FAFSA or CADAA with the correct school code, and verify your course load once classes post. Contact campus Financial Aid if your residency status, dual credits, or approved DSPS load needs review. The page lists 925-424-1580 and lpcfinaid@laspositascollege.edu.
The tuition-promise page does not promise a future application date or a cash award. Second-year eligibility depends on completing the academic cycle; do not count units for courses you do not finish. Ask whether California College Promise Grant can cover the same fee and how the account is adjusted to avoid duplicate benefits.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Las Positas Promise covers the $46-per-unit enrollment fee for eligible new full-time students in year one; a second year depends on maintaining the requirements through fall and spring. California residents and AB 540 students may qualify; college credits earned before high-school graduation do not necessarily erase first-time status. Summer 2026 at Las Positas immediately before fall may also count. For the 2026–27 cohort, students must enroll in and complete at least 12 units in fall and spring and qualify as California residents or AB 540 students. FAFSA or CADAA must list Las Positas as the college of record. Coverage is tuition/enrollment fees; the source does not promise books, health fees, transportation, or personal expenses.
How to apply or get help: Apply to Las Positas, submit the 2026–27 FAFSA or CADAA with the correct school code, and verify your course load once classes post. Contact campus Financial Aid if your residency status, dual credits, or approved DSPS load needs review. The page lists 925-424-1580 and lpcfinaid@laspositascollege.edu. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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