The Cuesta College Promise is a scholarship program available to all San Luis Obispo County high school graduates. The Promise offers all local graduates, including undocumented students—who come straight to Cuesta following their graduation—two years of attendance fee-free (two consecutive fall and spring semesters). The Cuesta Promise will pay fees for students that are California residents or AB540 students.
Steps for the Cuesta Promise
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Submit your Cuesta College Fall 2025 admissions application |
October 1, 2024 - |
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Submit your scholarship application (Apply by priority deadline, April 2nd, 2025, to be considered for additional scholarships) |
October 14, 2024 - |
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Complete the Cuesta College online orientation |
October 1, 2024 - |
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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, 2024 - |
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Register for your classes |
May 2025 - |
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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
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Contact
Email: promise@cuesta.edu
Phone: (805) 546-3153
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2025-2026 Cuesta Promise Steps
Pasos de la Promesa de Cuesta 2025-2026
2024-2025 Frequently Asked Questions
How to Check Your Cuesta Promise Status