Coastline Promise
What if we could provide your first 2 years in college – for free?
The Coastline Promise Program helps recent high school graduates transition into Coastline College by providing financial and academic support. The Coastline Promise Program includes the following benefits during the first year:
- covering your tuition, health and student services fees
- textbook vouchers up to $500 per semester based on enrolled units
- priority registration
- dedicated career planning
- free tutoring
- and MORE!
A unique component of Coastline Promise is the individual guidance each student receives during their first year of college. Eligibility for the first year of Coastline Promise is not dependent on financial need, however, to qualify, students are required to complete the FAFSA or California Dream ACT application.
Get Your First 2 Years Free!
If you will be a 2020 high school graduate and are seeking a certificate, an associate degree or wanting to complete your transfer requirements - we want you as our Coastline Promise Program scholar. Space is limited. Apply now!
Who can apply?
Recent high school graduates (Class of 2020) from a California high school are eligible to apply to the Coastline Promise Program.
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Applications for the Coastline Promise Program will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis until the Program reaches capacity. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to become a Coastline Promise Scholar.
Benefits
Coastline wants to support your journey through education. Our Coastline Promise to you includes academic support, financial support, and more.
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Learn about Financial Support
Through Coastline Program:
- Get your 1st 2 years of tuition fees covered
- Fall and Spring semester only (Summer and Winter Intersession excluded)
- Textbook assistance (book vouchers): Receive up to $500-$1,000 textbook vouchers your first 2 years at Coastline (determined by the number of units enrolled in)
- 12+ units - $500 per semester
- 9-11 units - $250 per semester
- Get your 1st 2 years of tuition fees covered
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Learn about Academic SupportThrough Coastline Program:
- Priority for class registration so that you can schedule the classes you need, with the instructors you select, during the semesters and at the hours you prefer
- Enjoy the convenience of having a team of dedicated support: Counseling, Academic Success Coaching, and career advisement
- Free tutoring in selected courses
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Learn about Additional Support
Through Coastline Promise, you can build connections with peers on similar paths and timelines.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Coastline Promise Program, students must:
- Graduate from a California high school before the start of Fall 2020.
- Complete the Coastline College application for Fall 2020.
- Complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA or California Dream Act to apply for Financial Aid. Coastline school code: 013536
- Complete online orientation.
- Participate in guided self-placement for English and Math. For more information, visit the Assessment Center web page.
- Develop a comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Coastline counselor. For more information, contact the Counseling Office.
Students must complete a 2020-21 Coastline Promise Program application to be considered for the Coastline Promise Program.
How do I apply?
Complete and submit a Coastline Promise Program application.