Steps for the Cuesta Promise


 
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 Submit your Cuesta College Fall 2024 admissions application

October 1, 2023 -
 August 1, 2024 

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 Submit your scholarship application

(Apply by priority deadline, March 2, 2024, to be considered for additional scholarships)

October 1, 2023 - 
August 1, 2024 

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 Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA or the Dream Act 

December 2023 - 
August 1, 2024
 

 Complete the Cuesta College online orientation 

October 1, 2023 - 
August 1, 2024

Check your residency classification with Admissions and Registration

(The Cuesta Promise will pay fees for students that are a California Resident or AB540 student)

October 1, 2023 - 
August 1, 2024

 Register for your classes

May 2024 - 
August 1, 2024 

Complete these steps and the Promise is yours for the first year! Check your email for announcements and updates.

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 2025–2026 by
August 1st, 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.


Contact

Email: promise@cuesta.edu
Phone: (805) 546-3153

 


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2024-2025 Cuesta Promise Steps
2024-2025 Frequently Asked Questions
How to Check Your Cuesta Promise Status

 


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