Oxnard College
Two Year, Tuition-Free Promise
The Oxnard College Promise (The OC Promise) extends the promise of a college education to all incoming first-time, full-time college students by waiving tuition fees and placing them in various support programs the first-year and second year. OC Promise encompasses multiple programs generously supported through State funds (California College Promise Grant and the California Promise) Starting Fall 2018, Oxnard College will launch a second year Promise that will waive tuition fees for eligible students who completed the first year of college. Below are listed the descriptions of each program under the Oxnard college promise umbrella:
California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver).
California residents and students with AB 540 status may apply for a California College Promise Grant. California College Promise Grants begin in the fall semester of each academic year and must be renewed every year. California College Promise Grants are awarded for the current term in which the application is submitted and other terms falling within that Financial Aid Year.
Eligibility:
- See Oxnard College California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for eligibility
Requirements:
- Submit an Oxnard College application | www.oxnardcollege.edu/apply
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the California Dream Act | www.oxnardcollege.edu/finaid
- Attend an Oxnard College Orientation (available online or in-person) | www.oxnardcollege.edu/orientation
- Complete the Math and English assessment placement (bring a copy of your high school or college transcript)
- Complete a comprehensive educational plan with an Oxnard College academic counselor
California College Promise
The California College Promise waives tuition fees for one academic year for first-time students who are enrolled in 12 or more semester units or the equivalent at the college and complete and submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act application.
Eligibility:
- There is no income criteria for the California College Promise.
Requirements:
- Submit an Oxnard College application | www.oxnardcollege.edu/apply
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the California Dream Act | www.oxnardcollege.edu/finaid
- Attend an Oxnard College orientation (available online or in-person) | www.oxnardcollege.edu/orientation
- Complete the Math and English assessment placement (bring a copy of your high school or college transcript)
- Complete a Comprehensive educational plan with an Oxnard College counselor
- Enrolled in Oxnard College courses in 12 or more semester units
Oxnard College will continue to share the details of this program with prospective students during ongoing visits to local high schools. Interested individuals can also contact the Welcome Center at (805) 678-5907 or send an email to: ocpromise@vcccd.edu.