Ventura College Promise

Ventura College Promise

Ventura College has one of the longest running Promise programs in California. The program aims to reduce obstacles for incoming first-year, first time, full-time students. The Ventura College (VC) Promise covers the cost of the per unit Enrollment Fee, Health Fee, Student Center Fee, and Student Representative Fee for students who meet certain eligibility requirements.

First Year VC Promise

Students must:

Apply to attend Ventura College
Be a first-year, first-time student (AP scores and classes taken in high school do not affect this status)
Complete a FAFSA or California Dream Act application and include Ventura College on your application
Be a California resident or AB 540 student. Residency is determined by Admissions and Records.
Be enrolled full-time (12 units or more) at Ventura College beginning Fall 2023 and continue to be enrolled full-time (12 units or more units) at Ventura College for Spring 2024
- Summer 2023 course fees may also be waived if a student enrolls in 12 or more units (full-time) at Ventura College

*Criteria Subject to Change Without Notice

In addition to the eligibility requirements above, we highly encourage all incoming students to complete the following New Student Requirements:

Complete the Online Ventura College Orientation .
Submit official transcripts (high school, AP scores, and/or other colleges/universities you attended) to the Admissions and Records. Doing so will assist with prerequisite clearances and/or to receive appropriate college credit.
Complete the My Academic Plan (MAP) Workshop prior to meeting with an academic counselor. MAP workshops are an opportunity for all new students at Ventura College to learn about the various educational pathways available to them and learn how to select courses for their first semester based on their goal.
After completing My Academic Plan, speak to an Academic Counselor to discuss course recommendations for your first semester by calling us at 805-289-6448 or review recommended courses for your first semester using Program Mapper.

Second Year VC Promise

Students must:

Have received the First Year VC Promise during the prior year
Complete a FAFSA or California Dream Act application (include Ventura College on your application)
Be a California resident or AB 540 student. Residency is determined by Admissions and Records.
Be enrolled full-time (12 units or more) at Ventura College beginning Fall 2023 and continue to be enrolled full-time (12 units or more units) at Ventura College for Spring 2024
- Summer 2023 course fees may also be waived if a student enrolls in 12 or more units (full-time) at Ventura College

*Criteria Subject to Change Without Notice

In addition to the eligibility requirements above, a Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP) is highly recommended as legislation may require this item. Contact the Counseling Office at (805)289-6448 to schedule an appointment.

VC Promise Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In addition to renewing your FAFSA or California Dream Act application each year and enrolling fulltime (12 more units) at Ventura College, you must also meet the following Qualitative and Quantitative Standards at the end of each semester.

Standard	Minimum Requirement
Qualitative Standard	A 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted.
Quantitative Standard	A 75% minimum course completion of all coursework attempted.*

*Standard rounding rules apply when calculating a student's quantitative measurement.

Grades-

In determining the above standards, grades of A, B, C, D, P, CR (Credit), or CRE (Credit by exam) are considered completed coursework. Grades of F, I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), W (Withdrawal), EW (Excused Withdrawal), MW (Military Withdrawal), NC (No Credit), NP (No Pass), and RD (Record Delayed) are not considered completed coursework. All grades are considered attempted units.

Failure to meet these academic standards will result in cancelation of your VC Promise award for the following semester.

The Ventura College (VC) Promise covers the cost of the per unit Enrollment Fee, Health Fee, Student Center Fee, and Student Representative Fee for students who meet certain eligibility requirements.

VC Promise Awards will be posted on your MyVCCCD student portal approximately 7-10 days after all the above eligibility criteria are met
Monitor your MyVCCCD portal weekly for updates on your status. Click the "Financial Aid" tab and then the "Financial Aid Awards" link to view the awards
You will also receive an award notification email in your MyVCCCD account

For more information, contact the VC Financial Aid Office at (805) 289-6369.

Ventura College Promise

First Year VC Promise

First Year VC Promise Eligibility

New Student Requirements

Second Year VC Promise

Second Year Eligibility

Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)

VC Promise Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I maintain my eligibility?

What fees does the VC Promise cover?

How Do I Know If I Have Received The VC Promise?

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