All first-time college students (including students who earned college units while still in high school) and returning community college students who meet the following criteria under AB19 regulations:
The Columbia College Financial Aid Office will automatically award students who meet eligibility criteria. If you were not awarded, and believe you are eligible for the award, submit the California College Promise Request Form. Continued eligibility will require completion of the core matriculation steps.
Students MUST apply by June 15, 2027 for refunds for the 2026-2027 academic year.
| Type of Cost | Does CC Promise cover this cost? |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fees ($46 per unit) | Yes |
| Health Fee | Yes* |
| Rep Fee | Yes* |
| Student Center Fee | Yes* |
| Material Fees | No |
*Fees are only waived if you live within our local service area and recently graduated high school. To determine if your high school is within the local service area, visit the below FAQ's. The total of the fees are $45 per semester.
Students' tuition ($46 per unit) will be waived once their eligibility is determined. No direct cash disbursements will occur.
Reimbursement: If you paid your fees prior to receiving an award, you will receive a refund within 3-4 weeks after receiving an award. Once your account has been credited, you may request a refund via Etrieve Central. Remember to check your student email for your CC Promise award information. For questions regarding your refund, reach out to the Business Office at (209) 588-5114.
Yes.
The Columbia College Promise Program is valid for two years. Students who qualified for the first year may qualify for a second year, as long as students meet the eligibility requirements for both years and complete core matriculation steps before their second year.
AB 2, provides specific authorization to colleges to allow students in DSPS to be considered a full-time student if enrolled in fewer than 12 units. A DSPS student enrolled in fewer than 12 units may be deemed “full-time” by a DSPS counselor, who is the only person qualified to make such designations. Please reach out to the DSPS department at (209) 588-5130 for information regarding FLE determination.
The student may receive this fee waiver only during two award years. Therefore, the student could attend for Spring of the first award year, and then only for Summer, Fall and Spring of the second award year.
No, students need to be actively enrolled in 12 or more units each semester. Waitlisted courses are not considered actively enrolled. We encourage students to meet with a counselor to identify open courses to add, or pay your balance to avoid being dropped for non-payment.
No, To qualify for the CC Promise, you must be enrolled at least 12 units at Columbia College. Units taken at other colleges do not count toward CC Promise eligibility. This is true for CVC Exchange courses, courses approved through a Consortium Agreement or classes taken at MJC.
