The Ventura College Promise
The Ventura College Promise
A Program of the Ventura College Foundation
The Ventura College Promise is a program sponsored by the Ventura College Foundation that is designed:
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To remove the economic barriers to education for graduating high school seniors
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To improve the college-going rate in the Ventura College service area
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To enhance the quality of the workforce in the Ventura College service area
The "promise" is that all recent Ventura County high school graduates, regardless of family income, will have their enrollment fees covered during their first year of attendance at Ventura College. This same promise is extended to students who have successfully completed their GED requirements or who have completed the coursework for high school but have not yet passed their exit exam. “Year” is defined as a summer-fall-spring or fall-spring-summer enrollment pattern (for students completing requirements in the spring) or a spring-summer-fall enrollment pattern (for students completing requirements in the fall). Expenses covered by the Ventura College Promise include the per-unit cost of classes, the Health fee, the Student Center fee, and the cost of an Associated Student Body card.
To qualify, the Ventura County applicant must:
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Identify an educational goal
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Take the college's assessment examination
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Work with a Ventura College counselor to develop an education plan
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Complete a Financial Aid Application (FAFSA)
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Apply for the Ventura College Promise and be enrolled in Ventura College within twelve months of high school (or GED) completion
There is no minimum or maximum number of units that must be taken, and no minimum grade point average or assessment score that must be met.
Ventura College Counselors will continue to share the details of this program with prospective students during their ongoing visits to area high schools. Interested individuals can also contact a Ventura College counselor at (805) 654-6448 or the Ventura College Foundation Office at (805) 654-6461.
The VC Promise in the News
Winter 2007, Community College League of California The NEWS
"Ventura Promise" Breaks New Ground
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, The Ventura County Star
Colleges offering to help students with tuition costs
Sunday, Dec. 31. 2006, The Ventura County Star
Ventura College Foundation to pay first-year fees
Sábado 30 de diciembre de 2006, Mi Estrella
Una promesa de ayuda para estudiantes del Colegio de Ventura
December 2006, The Ventura County Star
Foundation expanding help for new Ventura College students
March 5, 2006, The Ventura County Star
Ventura Promise grants open door to junior college
March 2006, Student Voice
Foundation removes barriers with scholarship opportunities
Ventura County Community College District Recognition
The Ventura County Community College District presents this Certificate of Appreciation to The Ventura College Foundation in recognition of their support of "The Ventura Promise Scholarship Program" dedicated to providing open access to college education for Ventura County High School graduates in order that they might enrich their lives and the lives of their families.
Mary Anne Rooney, Chair, Board of Trustees
James M. Meznek, Ph. D., Chancellor