Cuesta Promise

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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 College following their graduation; two years of attendance fee-free (two consecutive Fall, Summer, and Spring semesters). The Cuesta Promise will pay fees for students that are California residents or AB540 students.

Steps for the Cuesta Promise

Read the FAQs for details on how to apply

Task Date(s)
Submit your Cuesta College Fall 2025 admissions application October 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Submit your scholarship application

(Apply by priority deadline, April 2nd, 2025, to be considered for additional scholarships)

October 14, 2024 - August 1, 2025 

Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA or the Dream Act 

December 2024 - August 1, 2025 

 Complete the Cuesta College online orientation 

October 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

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 - August 1, 2025

Register for your classes

May 2025 - August 1, 2025