BENEFITS
- Tuition and Fee Waivers
- Book Rental Voucher
- Personalized academic and personal counseling
- Priority Registration
- Referrals to student programs and services, including early alert, tutoring, support in completing courses
- Financial Literacy Coaching
- Support through successful completion of degree on time
- Priority registration in Summer Bridge
REQUIREMENTS
To participate in the San Jose Promise Program, students must commit to the following:
- Complete all eligible financial aid applications [FAFSA or Ca DREAM ACT)
- Attempt/Enroll a minimum of 12 units each semester (Fall and Spring) at San Jose City College
- Earn and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher each semester
- Attend required appointments with a METAS counselor (Yesenia Escobar or Sabrina Hagmann)
- Attend required orientations, focus group meetings, Financial Literacy workshops at San Jose City College
SJ PROMISE ORIENTATIONS
Orientation for Fall 2020 took place on Monday, Aug. 25th and Wednesday, Aug. 27th via Zoom. If you were not able to attend, you will want to review this Orientation to the program. Passcode: xhjL^W2@
The slides can also be found here.
BOOK VOUHCER RENTALS
Students will receive and email from Claudia Barajas with instructions on how to order your textbooks online through the SJCC bookstore.
COUNSELING
Students will have access to METAS counselors, Yesenia Escobar and Sabrina Hagmann, to assist them with course planning and major selection, as well as to access and navigate school resources and transfer opportunities. Please contact Claudia Barajas or the METAS office to schedule and appointment.
