Modesto Junior College Promise

Modesto Junior College is participating in the California College Promise/AB 19 - Offering Free Tuition for two years.

QUESTION & ANSWERS

Who's eligible?

All first-time college students (including students who earned college units while still in high school) who meet the following criteria:

Filed a FAFSA or CADAA every year
Submit all documents on your " Document Request Notice"
Must be a California resident or AB540 resident
Enrolled in 12 or more units each semester at Modesto Junior College (see specified semester requirements below). Reduced unit requirement available for students meeting specific criteria
Complete 12 units each semester
Complete 12 or less college units prior to your first semester (excludes units earned through Dual Enrollment while enrolled in high school)
Not eligible for California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver)

How can I apply?

The Student Financial Services Office will award students who meet eligibility criteria automatically. If you were not awarded, and believe you are eligible for the award, click on the academic term in the table below to submit a Modesto Junior College Promise Request Form.

Is this program free for all students?

Yes, this program is not awarded on the basis of financial need.

What is covered?

Type of Cost	Does Promise Cover
Enrollment Fees ($46 per unit)	Yes
Health Fee	No
Rep Fee	No
Center Fee	No
Material Fees	No

How will tuition be paid?

Students' fees will be waived once their eligibility is determined. No direct cash disbursements will occur.

Can students get their tuition waived if they take more than 12 units?

Yes

How long is this program good for?

The California College Promise is valid for the students' first two years. Students who qualified for the first year may qualify for a second year, as long as they meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and meet the eligibility requirements for the second year.

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Free Tuition Starting Summer 2023 Semester
Eligibility Criteria	Filed a FAFSA or CADAA Submit all documents on your "23-24 Document Request Notice" Must be a California resident or AB540 resident Enrolled in 12 or more units for Summer 2023 semester at Modesto Junior College. Reduced unit requirement available for students meeting specific criteria Continuing students must complete 12 or more units in Spring 2023 Completed 12 or less college units prior to Summer 2023 semester for new students (excludes units earned through Dual Enrollment while enrolled in high school) Not eligible for California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver)
Deadline to be Eligible	August 19, 2023
Date Office Awarded	Awards will be automatically processed on the following dates: April 28, 2023 May 25, 2023 June 22, 2023 July 27, 2023 August 17, 2023 Reimbursement: If you paid your fees prior to receiving an award, you will receive a refund within 3-4 weeks after receiving an award. Remember to check your student Email for your CCP award on one of the dates listed above for your award notice! You will only receive 1 award notice for the year.
Continued Eligibility	2nd Year Awards: If this is your 2nd year awarded the CCP, then your eligibility for the CCP has ended 1st Year Awards: If this is your 1st year awarded the CCP, you must enrolled in 12 or more units for the Fall 2023 semester to continue eligibility.
CCP Request Form	If you meet the criteria above, and were not awarded, follow the instructions below: Click on: CCP Request CCP Request FormForm Complete CCP Request Form and submit to Student Financial Services Office
Account Credit	Once your account has been credited, you may request a refund via Etrieve Central

Free Tuition Starting Fall 2023 Semester
Eligibility Criteria	Filed a FAFSA or CADAA Submit all documents on your "23-24 Document Request Notice" Must be a California resident or AB540 resident Enrolled in 12 or more units for Fall 2023 semester at Modesto Junior College. Reduced unit requirement available for students meeting specific criteria Continuing students must complete 12 or more units in Spring 2023 and/or Summer 2023 Completed 12 or less college units prior to Fall 2022 semester (excludes units earned through Dual Enrollment while enrolled in high school) Not eligible for California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver)
Deadline to be Eligible	December 16, 2023
Date Office Awarded	Awards will be automatically processed on the following dates: August TBD September TBD October TBD November TBD December TBD Reimbursement: If you paid your fees prior to receiving an award, you will receive a refund within 3-4 weeks after receiving an award. Remember to check your student Email for your CCP award on one of the dates listed above for your award notice! You will only receive 1 award notice for the year.
Continued Eligibility	You must enrolled full-time for the Fall 2023 semester, AND Enroll in 12 or more units for Spring 2024 semester
CCP Request Form	If you meet the criteria above and was not awarded, follow the instructions below: Click on: CCP RequesCCP Request Formt Form Complete CCP Request Form and submit to Student Financial Services Office
Account Credit	Once your account has been credited, you may request a refund via Etrieve Central

Free Tuition Starting Spring 2023 Semester
Eligibility Criteria	Filed a FAFSA or CADAA Submit all documents on your "22-23 Document Request Notice" Must be a California resident or AB540 resident Enrolled in 12 or more units for Spring 2023 semester at Modesto Junior College. Reduced unit requirement available for students meeting specific criteria Completed 12 or less college units prior to Spring 2023 semester (excludes units earned through Dual Enrollment while enrolled in high school) Not eligible for California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver)
Deadline to be Eligible	April 30, 2022
Date Office Awarded	Awards will be automatically processed on the following dates: January 27, 2023 February 20, 2023 March 24, 2023 April 28, 2023 Reimbursement: If you paid your fees prior to receiving an award, you will receive a refund within 3-4 weeks after receiving an award. Remember to check your student Email for your CCP award on one of the dates listed above for your award notice! You will only receive 1 award notice for the year.
Continued Eligibility	2nd Year Awards: If this is your 2nd year awarded the CCP, then your eligibility for the CCP has ended 1st Year Awards: If this is your 1st year awarded the CCP, you must enrolled in 12 or more units for the Fall 2022 semester to continue eligibility.
CCP Request Form	If you meet the criteria above, and were not awarded, follow the instructions below: Click on: CCP Request Form Complete CCP Request Form and submit to Student Financial Services Office
Account Credit	Once your account has been credited, you may request a refund via Etrieve Central

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