Chabot College Promise Free Tuition
The Chabot College Promise Program helps eligible first-time, full-time students pay their enrollment fees during their first two academic years at Chabot College.
Students must meet all applicable program requirements to qualify. Eligibility is reviewed and determined by the Chabot College Financial Aid Office. Meeting some requirements does not automatically guarantee program eligibility or payment.
What Does it Cover?
The Chabot College Promise Program:
- Covers only the $46 per unit enrollment/tuition fee at Chabot College.
It does not cover:
- Student fees.
- Books, supplies and materials fees required for classes.
- Other non-tuition fees. See college fees.
Financial Aid Office
Chabot College Promise Financial Aid Advisor
510.723.6748
cc-finaid@chabotcollege.edu
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Chabot College Promise Program, students must meet the following requirements:
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Financial Aid Application: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the applicable academic year.
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Enrollment: Be enrolled in at least 12 units by the census date each Fall and Spring semester.
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College Attendance: Be a first-time, new-to-college student at Chabot College.
- Prior Degree or Certificate: Students who have previously earned a college degree or certificate may not qualify.
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Residency: Be a California resident or qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption.
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California College Promise Grant (CCPG): Students whose enrollment fees are already waived through the CCPG cannot receive Chabot Promise funding for those same fees.
Additional Information
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There is no income requirement.
- There is no minimum high school grade point average (GPA) requirement.
- Eligible students may receive Chabot Promise for up to two academic years, provided they meet the program's eligibility requirements.
- Chabot Promise covers eligible enrollment fees for Fall and Spring semesters only. Summer enrollment fees are not covered.
- Additional documentation may be requested to verify eligibility.
How Does it Work
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Apply to Chabot College and submit FAFSA or CA Dream Act application for the applicable academic year.
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Complete and meet all Chabot College Promise Program requirements.
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Eligible students are automatically considered for:
- California College Promise Grant (CCPG): Waives enrollment fees for eligible students.
- OR, Chabot College Promise: Covers eligible enrollment fees not already waived through the CCPG.
Important Information About Enrollment and Fees
The census date occurs shortly after the regular deadline to add or drop classes. The Financial Aid Office uses this date to confirm your enrollment and determine your Chabot Promise eligibility.
- You must be enrolled in at least 12 units by the census date each Fall and Spring semester.
- If you are enrolled in fewer than 12 units at census, adding classes afterward will
not make you eligible for Chabot Promise for that semester.
Eligibility is reviewed separately for Fall and Spring.
- Your enrollment fees may still appear as a balance on your student account at the beginning of the semester. This is normal.
- After the census date, the Financial Aid Office reviews your enrollment and confirms your eligibility.
- If eligible, your Chabot Promise award will be applied to your student account during the scheduled disbursement process.
- Chabot Promise covers eligible enrollment fees ($46 per unit). Additional student fees, such as health, student activity, and student representation fees, are not covered.