Promise Program
Contact Us
SAC Promise Center
S-107
sacpromise@sac.edu
(714) 564-6072
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-12:30pm
1st & 2nd-Year Tuition Free!
SAC Promise students may be eligible to receive their first & second year tuition free and book assistance at Santa Ana College. Students must be continuing Promise students, enrolled in a minimum of 12 units, and must have completed FAFSA/CADAA.
Our Purpose
Santa Ana College (SAC) Promise is an initiative of the Santa Ana Partnership and has expanded to serve all first-time freshmen. The goal of the program is to support students who would like to attain a certificate, AA degree and/or transfer to a four-year university by providing free tuition for your first-year studies. Additionally,all SAC Promise students receive guaranteed admission to CSU Fullerton.
First Year Freshman | High School Graduate
SAC Promise Benefits
The cost of full time attendance up to 15 units per fall and spring semesters, is covered.
Students are eligible to borrow a laptop for Fall and Spring semesters.
Promise Students are eligible to receive four bookstore vouchers (one in the fall & one in spring) upon completion of requirements.
- Dedicated study space for incoming/continuing students.
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The SAC Promise Center is a resource designated exclusively for ELIGIBLE and ACTIVE Promise Students. To maintain an environment conducive to learning and academic success, the Promise Center is to be used strictly for academic purposes. Non-academic activities or use by individuals not-actively enrolled in the SAC Promise Program are not permitted.
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SAC Promise Students: Transfer guarantee to CSU Fullerton with a 2.8 GPA.
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UCs Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG): guarantees admission to highly qualified students from all California Community Colleges. Click here for more information
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Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT's): designed for students planning to transfer to a CSU campus. ADT's guarantees admisions to the CSU system. Click here for more information
Priority SAC Promise appointments with dedicated counselors.
Students can loan out a textbook for a full semester. Book availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
NOTE: All benefits and details are subject to change depending on availability & student criteria.
SAC Promise Requirements
Students must complete the following to be eligible for requirements:
Students must attend (1) SAC Promise orientation. Orientations will be held during the summer. Sign up for our interest list to be notified about future sessions.
Students are required to complete The SAC Promise Pledge to receive their transfer guranteed benefit. Students will receive information and link during orientation
To maintain eligibility, students must be enrolled in at least 12 units during the
fall and spring semesters.
*If receiving DSPS services and enrolled in less than full-time, please contact the
SAC Promise staff*
Students must submit a FAFSA or Dream Act Application to qualify for tuition benefits. Students who are unable to complete either form may complete the California Community College Promise Grant Application.
Schedule a counseling appointment with a SAC Promise Counselor through the University Transfer Center. During the appointment, you will need to complete a comprehensive education plan (4 semesters of coursework planned) to complete this requirement.
Students must enroll and complete a Counseling 100 course or equivalent to be eligible for their bookstore gift card. Equivalency will be determine by SAC Promise Program staff during the orientation.