San José & Milpitas Promise Programs

San José & Milpitas Promise Program Requirements
To participate in the Promise Program, complete each of the following steps:
- Apply for admission to San José City College
- Apply for the San José Promise Program
- Participate in the Summer Bridge Program
- Join a Learning Community
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA or CADAA)
- Be a first-time college student
- Enroll in 12 units or more each semester
- Earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Meet regularly with assigned academic counselors
- Attend required orientations and workshops
- Be a Santa Clara County resident
Questions? Email promiseprograms@sjcc.edu
Department Contacts
- Dean, Student Services
- Dr. Rene Alvarez
- 408-288-3115
- rene.alvarez@sjcc.edu
- Program Coordinator, Learning Communities & San José/Milpitas Promise
- Donntay Moore-Thomas
- 408-288-3752
- donntay.moore-thomas@sjcc.edu