Ventura College Promise (VC Promise)
VC Promise is a last-dollar fee waiver for eligible Ventura College students: it covers the enrollment fee and eligible health, student-center, and student-representation fees left after other waivers. Courses at Oxnard College or Moorpark College do not count toward this program’s enrollment or unit requirements. Coverage may last up to two academic years, but the college reviews enrollment and eligibility during the year. The general rule is at least 12 Ventura College unit
About Ventura College Promise (VC Promise)
VC Promise is a last-dollar fee waiver for eligible Ventura College students: it covers the enrollment fee and eligible health, student-center, and student-representation fees left after other waivers. Courses at Oxnard College or Moorpark College do not count toward this program’s enrollment or unit requirements. Coverage may last up to two academic years, but the college reviews enrollment and eligibility during the year.
The general rule is at least 12 Ventura College units on review dates. DSPS students with an Academic Accommodation Plan certifying full-time status under AB 1885 may use a reduced 9–11.5-unit load. The Fall 2026 review date was September 8 and has passed; the published Spring 2027 date is February 8 at noon.
Apply to an eligible degree, certificate, or transfer program, submit the FAFSA or CADAA for the applicable year, and check your portal and First-Year Promise checklist. Keep 12 units at Ventura College on each semester review date. To qualify for a second year, the page requires 24 completed units in year one, a cumulative 2.0 GPA, and a timely FAFSA/CADAA renewal.
The waiver may shrink if the California College Promise Grant or another program already pays the same enrollment fee; the college does not duplicate that charge. Books, parking, transportation, and other costs are not among the listed VC Promise fees. Students admitted after a review date may have a late-review route, but still must meet requirements and the full unit load.
Who it serves and what it can cover: VC Promise is a last-dollar fee waiver for eligible Ventura College students: it covers the enrollment fee and eligible health, student-center, and student-representation fees left after other waivers. Courses at Oxnard College or Moorpark College do not count toward this program’s enrollment or unit requirements. Coverage may last up to two academic years, but the college reviews enrollment and eligibility during the year. The general rule is at least 12 Ventura College units on review dates. DSPS students with an Academic Accommodation Plan certifying full-time status under AB 1885 may use a reduced 9–11.5-unit load. The Fall 2026 review date was September 8 and has passed; the published Spring 2027 date is February 8 at noon.
How to apply or get help: Apply to an eligible degree, certificate, or transfer program, submit the FAFSA or CADAA for the applicable year, and check your portal and First-Year Promise checklist. Keep 12 units at Ventura College on each semester review date. To qualify for a second year, the page requires 24 completed units in year one, a cumulative 2.0 GPA, and a timely FAFSA/CADAA renewal. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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