AB19 California College Promise

The AB19 bill provides state funding to California Community Colleges to help eligible students complete their educational goals. It allows districts to decide what is best for their students, whether that is to cover fees for the first time, full-time students, or make use of program funding in other ways that meet the goals of the legislation. Each district and each college may implement the California College Promise (AB19) in different ways.

AB19 Benefits at Coastline

• Tuition waived - First two years
• $500 per semester - Books and Supplies Grant

Coastline's AB19 Eligibility Criteria

• First-time college student
• Must be enrolled in 12 units each semester (except Summer)
• CA Resident or Non-Resident Exempt
• Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act
  • List our school code 013536
• Not eligible to receive the CCPG (formerly BOG fee waiver)

How to Apply

Log in to Access Promise Program Application

1. Log in to MyCoast
2. Select the Registration menu option
3. Under Registration Tools, select Registration Status
4. Select the Student Tab
5. Select Apply for the Promise Program

How to Maintain Eligibility for AB-19

• After first semester completed student needs to have a Comprehensive Ed plan with counselor
• Student needs to meet GPA 2.0
• Must enroll in 12 units following semester

• FAQs

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Q: Is CCPG the same thing as AB19 California College Promise Grant?

  A: No, CCPG is the California Promise Grant and was formerly called the BOGW waiver, While the AB19 California College Promise Program is for the first time, full-time students who don't qualify for the CCPG due to household income requirements.

  Q: If I'm enrolled in 12 units for the first semester but only completed 6 units, will I still be eligible for AB-19?

  A: Yes, the student can still be eligible for AB-19, even if they did not complete the 12 units as long as the student enrolls in 12 units the following semester.