Ventura College Promise Program (VC Promise)
The Ventura College Promise (VC Promise) helps eligible students attend Ventura College by covering eligible enrollment fees and mandatory student fees, including the Health Fee, Student Center Fee, and Student Representation Fee, for up to two academic years. The program is designed to reduce the cost of attending college and support students as they work toward completing their educational goals.
The VC Promise Program is a last-dollar fee waiver program. This means VC Promise covers eligible fees after other fee waivers or grants have been applied. If another program, such as the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), covers your enrollment fees, your VC Promise award may be reduced because there are no remaining eligible enrollment fees to pay.
Students who meet the initial eligibility requirements may receive a VC Promise award before the Fall semester begins. Initial awards are reviewed throughout the academic year to ensure students continue meeting all program requirements.
Students participating in Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) who have an approved Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) certifying them as full time may qualify for the VC Promise Program while enrolled in 9 to 11.5 eligible Ventura College units, as permitted under California law (AB 1885).
Ready to get started? Review the information below to learn how to qualify for your first year, maintain your first-year VC Promise award, and continue into your second year.
What Does the VC Promise Cover?
The VC Promise Program covers the following fees for eligible students enrolled at Ventura College:
- Enrollment Fee
- Health Fee
- Student Center Fee
- Student Representation Fee
Important Information
Before participating in the VC Promise Program, please keep the following in mind:
- VC Promise covers eligible courses taken only at Ventura College.
- Courses taken at Oxnard College or Moorpark College are not covered by VC Promise and do not count toward VC Promise enrollment requirements.
- Initial VC Promise awards are subject to ongoing eligibility reviews throughout the academic year. Students who no longer meet the program requirements will have their VC Promise award canceled and will be notified by the Financial Aid Office.