For many students attending Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, their tuition will be free for two years as long as they are full-time students. A new program, called the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Promise Program, is providing students who previously may have avoided going to school due to financial considerations, another chance at obtaining a college education. The Shasta Promise program is funded by a mix of private and public funds. 

How to Apply​ 

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ students who are California residents need to complete the following steps:

1. App​​​​ly for Admission at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (), or the California Dream Act Application (), for the current academic year.
3. Complete the New Student Online Orientation.
4. Meet with a counselor and create an education plan.
5. Submit the  (Dynamic Form).

Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Important Note 

In order to match the FAFSA with your student records, please verify that Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has your accurate Social Security number on file and you have added Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to your FAFSA.

If your social security number is not on file, please complete the (Dynamic Form).

You will be prompted to upload copies of the following documents to complete this update.

1. A copy of your social security card (must be signed if 18+)
2. A copy of an ID (government issued or high school ID)

For application assistance, please schedule a help appointment:

Eligibility

• Have California or AB540 residency status in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s system
• Enroll as a full-time student (12+ units)
• Have financial need lower than $1,104 (determined by FAFSA or CADAA)
• Graduated with high-school diploma or equivalent
• Have not already received a college certificate, associate degree, or higher.

Summer Eligibility

The Shasta Promise Grant can be awarded for summer. Students are required to register for 12+ units and pay for the 12+ units. Students will then be reimbursed once refunds are processed for summer. 

Please call the counseling department for unit clearance at (530) 242-7724.

Need to appeal?

If it has been determined that you are ineligible for the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Promise Program because you were not enrolled in 12 or more units as a full-time student in either Fall or Spring, then you can appeal this decision by submitting additional information regarding the extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting this standard. 

• All appeals are evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.
• (Dynamic Form)

Questions? We're here to help.

Please contact the individuals below with any questions:

• Michaela Hamill at mhamill@shastacollege.edu or call (530) 242-7726
• Sandy Opdyke at sopdyke@shastacollege.edu or call (530) 242-7715