Our promise to you:
A scholarship for every new SLO county high school graduate, paying all fees for a FULL TWO YEARS*

 
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 Submit your Cuesta College Fall 2023 admissions application

October 1, 2022 -
 August 1, 2023 
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 Submit your scholarship application

(Apply by priority deadline, March 2, 2023, to be considered for additional scholarships)

October 1, 2022 - 
August 1, 2023 
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 Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA or the Dream Act 

October 1, 2022 - 
August 1, 2023 

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 Complete the Cuesta College online orientation 

October 1, 2022 - 
August 1, 2023
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 Register for your classes

May 2023 - 
August 1, 2023 
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Complete these steps and the Promise is yours for the first year! Check your email for announcements and updates.
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To earn a second fee-free year*

You must complete more than 50% of units
attempted and earn a GPA of 2.00 or higher during your first year on the
Promise, and complete a FAFSA or Dream Act application for 2024–2025.


Met the academic requirements? Then simply register for classes the next
consecutive year and your fees will be paid!
More information and Frequently Asked Questions available on our website
at cuesta.edu/admissionsaid/cuestapromise/promisefaqs.

Last updated 8/03/2022