Hartnell College The Salinas Valley Promise
A FREE Start on an Exceptional Education
PLUS, TOTAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS
The Salinas Valley Promise program combines instructional excellence with professional guidance, leadership development, life-skills training, and a scholarship to ensure your success. You pay zero in-state tuition as a first-time, full-time student, regardless of your family income.
BENEFITS OF THE PROMISE
As a participant in the Salinas Valley Promise program, you receive:
- Two years of free in-state tuition
- A free laptop OR book voucher
- Participation in a Student Success Seminar
- Student Success Workshops & Professional Development Opportunities
- Alumni and Peer Mentoring program
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROMISE
- Graduate from a high school or adult school
- Be a first-time college student (dual/concurrent enrollment units accepted)
- CA resident or qualify for non-resident tuition exemption through AB540/SB68
- Maintain full-time enrollment with 12 units or more
- Completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Completion of the Student Success Seminar and attend one workshop per semester
- Maintain at least a 2.0 semester GPA
