The North Orange Promise Scholars program is designed to transform the lives of students through education and economic advancement.  Through this new grant program offered by North Orange County Community College District, first-time, full-time students will have access to two years of free tuition (enrollment fees) and student health fees covered. Local residents will have the opportunity to apply and attend any one of our prestigious institutions (Cypress College, Fullerton College, North Orange Continuing Education)  to achieve degrees, certifications, or 4-year university transfer goals. The minimum criteria to be eligible for the North Orange Promise grant are as follows:

• First-time college student
• Full-time student enrolled in 12 or more units at Cypress College or Fullerton College
• Complete FAFSA/DREAM application through financial aid assistance
• High school graduate (or North Orange Continuing Education graduate)
• Meet California residency requirements or eligible for residency waiver (AB 540)

In addition to receiving grant awards for enrollment and health fees, North Orange Promise Scholars are also eligible to receive a variety of student support services and academic assistance towards pursuing their education and career goals.  This includes comprehensive counseling, tutoring services, student organizations centered around cultural identities and professional pathways, supplemental programs and scholarships for veterans, foster youth, disabled students, low-income families and more. Each college campus provides program guidance and opportunities through their Outreach offices.

For more information on benefits and services at the Fullerton College campus, please visit their webpage at https://promise.fullcoll.edu/

 
For information at the Cypress College campus services, please contact the Promise Center at chargerexperience@cypresscollege.edu, or Director Gisela Verduzco at gverduzco@cypresscollege.edu.