State wide programs
Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
available to California residents attending the state’s UC schools who have a total family income below $80,000 and meet other campus-specific grant aid requirements. The Promise covers four semesters and can be used at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, or UC Santa Cruz toward a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the Promise provides support including textbook vouchers, transportation benefits, and housing assistance. Students can be part time or full time to receive the Promise.
For more information visit
Contact information
(800) 207- 1710
The California College Promise Grant
(formerly the BOG waiver)
Available to California students who qualify for at least one of the following: Cal Grant, an unmet need of $1,104 or more, is a current recipient of TANF/CalWORKS, (SSI/SSP), has certification / documentation from the California Department of Veterans Affairs, California National Guard Adjutant General, California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, or other public agency that you are eligible for a dependent’s fee waiver; or has a family income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty line.
The Promise covers four or more semesters and can be used at any of California’s community colleges for a vocational award or for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
For more information visit
home.cccapply.org/money/california-college-promise-grant
Contact information
(916) 327-5356
Give Something Back -must register in 9th grade
Available to California residents who are Pell-eligible and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must enroll in 9th grade by attending an information session, completing the College Cost Estimator, attending a Turn Back Night, and completing the online application. The Promise covers four or more semesters and can be used at Chapman University, California State University-San Bernardino, or University of La Verne toward a Bachelor’s degree.
Additionally, the Promise provides support including housing assistance, career services, financial education, mentoring, and counseling. Must enroll full time to receive the Promise.
For more information visit
giveback.ngo/california-scholars
Contact information
(888) 383-9877
Golden Promise
Available to a limited number of California residents who will be first-time college students. Those eligible will receive free tuition until program capacity is reached. The Promise covers two semesters and can be used at Golden West College for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the Promise provides support including textbook vouchers, and transportation benefits. Must be a full-time student to receive the Promise.
For more information visit
goldenwestcollege.edu/goldenpromise
Local Programs
Contra Costa Community College District’s FT3 Promise is available to California residents who will be first-time college students. The Promise covers two semesters and can be used at Contra Costa College (CCC: San Pablo), Diablo Valley College (DVC: Pleasant Hill & San Ramon), and Los Medanos College (LMC: Pittsburg & Brentwood) for a vocational award or for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the Promise provides support including textbook vouchers, child care, counseling, and transportation benefits. Must be a fulltime student to receive the Promise.
For more information visit
Contact Information
Vickie Ferguson, Project Director/Dean of Student Services
(925) 969-2106
Ohlone Promise
Available to a limited number of graduates from Fremont Unified School District, Newark Unified School District, or New Haven Unified School District. The Promise covers four semesters and can be used at Ohlone College for a vocational award or for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the Promise provides support including textbook vouchers. Must be a full-time student to receive the Promise.
For more information visit
ohlone.edu/foundation/ohlonepromisescholarship
Contact Information
The Ohlone College Foundation Office
(510) 659-6020