The Ventura College Promise

A program of the Ventura College Foundation

The Ventura College Promise is a program sponsored by the Ventura College Foundation that is designed:

To remove the economic barriers to education for graduating high school seniors
To improve the college-going rate in Ventura County
To enhance the quality of the workforce in Ventura County

The "Promise" is that all 2009 Ventura County high school graduates whose parent's adjusted gross income is $85,000 or less, as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, will have their enrollment fees covered during their first year of attendance at Ventura College. This same promise is extended to students who have successfully completed their GED requirements or who have completed the coursework for high school in 2009, but have not yet passed their exit exam. Expenses covered by the Ventura College Promise include the per-unit cost of classes, the Health fee and the Student Center fee.

To qualify, the 2009 Ventura County high school graduate must:

Make a commitment to attend Ventura College for the semesters they are eligible for the Ventura College Promise
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.edu
Complete a Ventura College application for admission www.venturacollege.edu
Take the college's assessment examination in Math and English
Work with a Ventura College counselor to develop an education plan and goal
Apply for the Ventura College Promise and be enrolled in Ventura College immediately after high school (or GED) completion
Submit a Ventura College Promise Application AND a copy of his/her class schedule and fees to the Ventura College Foundation by the application deadline.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE VENTURA COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To qualify for fall 2009/spring 2010/summer 2010 enrollment, submit completed application by AUGUST 17, 2009.

To qualify for spring 2010/summer 2010 enrollment, submit application completed by JANUARY 11, 2010.

To qualify for summer 2010 enrollment, submit completed application by MAY 24, 2010.

We encourage students to take as many units as they wish as there is no minimum or maximum number of units that must be taken while enrolled in the Ventura College Promise.

Ventura College counselors will continue to share the details of this program with prospective students during their ongoing visits to area high schools. Interested individuals can also contact a Ventura College counselor at (805) 654-6448 or the Ventura College Foundation Office at (805) 654-6461.

RECOGNITION:

Campaign For College Opportunity: One of 15 "Practices With Promises" 2008

League for Innovation: Named as an "Innovation of the Year" 2009

The VC Promise in the News

Winter 2007, Community College League of California The NEWS
"Ventura Promise" Breaks New Ground

Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, The Ventura County Star
Colleges offering to help students with tuition costs

Sunday, Dec. 31. 2006, The Ventura County Star
Ventura College Foundation to pay first-year fees

Sábado 30 de diciembre de 2006, Mi Estrella
Una promesa de ayuda para estudiantes del Colegio de Ventura

December 2006, The Ventura County Star
Foundation expanding help for new Ventura College students

March 5, 2006, The Ventura County Star
Ventura Promise grants open door to junior college

March 2006, Student Voice
Foundation removes barriers with scholarship opportunities

Last Updated 6/11/09