San José & Milpitas Promise Programs — San José City College
SJCC operates the San José Promise and Milpitas Promise pathways. Its requirements page calls for first-time college status and Santa Clara County residency, admission and program applications, Summer Bridge, a learning community, and a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. The Milpitas Extension describes tuition, textbooks, and academic support for MUSD graduates; confirm with the program which cohort and benefit package applies to your school. To remain in the program
About San José & Milpitas Promise Programs — San José City College
SJCC operates the San José Promise and Milpitas Promise pathways. Its requirements page calls for first-time college status and Santa Clara County residency, admission and program applications, Summer Bridge, a learning community, and a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. The Milpitas Extension describes tuition, textbooks, and academic support for MUSD graduates; confirm with the program which cohort and benefit package applies to your school.
To remain in the program, SJCC requires at least 12 units each semester, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, regular meetings with an assigned counselor, and required orientations and workshops. This is a structured support model, not merely a payment promise; specific benefits may vary by pathway and cohort. The page does not publish one universal dollar amount, so do not interpret “Promise” as full coverage of every college cost.
First apply for admission to San José City College, then submit the Promise application. File FAFSA or CADAA with the college listed, plan to attend Summer Bridge, and monitor your student email for learning-community, workshop, and counseling dates. The published program contact is promiseprograms@sjcc.edu.
Public information confirms requirements and support, but does not set one award amount, single deadline, or identical package for everyone. Request a written estimate for tuition, books, and fees before enrolling; county residence does not replace program approval or state and federal aid review.
Who it serves and what it can cover: SJCC operates the San José Promise and Milpitas Promise pathways. Its requirements page calls for first-time college status and Santa Clara County residency, admission and program applications, Summer Bridge, a learning community, and a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. The Milpitas Extension describes tuition, textbooks, and academic support for MUSD graduates; confirm with the program which cohort and benefit package applies to your school. To remain in the program, SJCC requires at least 12 units each semester, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, regular meetings with an assigned counselor, and required orientations and workshops. This is a structured support model, not merely a payment promise; specific benefits may vary by pathway and cohort. The page does not publish one universal dollar amount, so do not interpret “Promise” as full coverage of every college cost.
How to apply or get help: First apply for admission to San José City College, then submit the Promise application. File FAFSA or CADAA with the college listed, plan to attend Summer Bridge, and monitor your student email for learning-community, workshop, and counseling dates. The published program contact is promiseprograms@sjcc.edu. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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