
The Promise @ San Jac Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that covers up to three years of tuition, books, and supplies at San Jacinto College for in-district high school graduates.
Have a grandchild or someone else you know who may qualify? Roberto Mendez, Promise coordinator, shares important information you can pass on.
Q: Who is eligible for the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship?
A: Promise is for students who live in San Jac’s taxing district at the time of high school graduation. To find detailed information on requirements and maintaining eligibility, visit sanjac.edu/promise-san-jac-requirements.
Q: What is a last-dollar scholarship?
A: If a student receives financial aid, other scholarships, or grants but they are not enough, Promise will cover the remaining balance. If the student doesn’t qualify for any other assistance, Promise will cover the full in-district tuition. It also covers up to $600 in books and supplies per semester.
Q: How long will the scholarship provide financial support?
A: Promise will cover students for up to three years or until they earn their first associate degree or reach 72 college credit hours, whichever comes first.
Q: Is there a minimum or maximum number of credit hours a student can take in a semester?
A: Promise does make an exception to the full-time (12 hours) requirement but only if you are in your last semester and require less than a full-time load to graduate. The maximum number of credit hours placed by the institution is 18 for fall and spring and 14 for summer. Promise Scholars are held to this same restriction.
Q: Can Promise Scholars take classes online or attend multiple campuses?
A: Yes, they can! San Jac has five locations, but we are one college. Promise covers all instructional methods, including face-to-face, online on a schedule, and online anytime.
Q: Why should eligible students make the Promise pledge?
A: Completing the steps to become a Promise Scholar helps students relieve the financial burden on their families and creates a pathway for students where college is attainable for everyone. A debt-free education allows students to focus on their studies without stressing about the bottom line.
To learn more about the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship, visit sanjac.edu/promise.
You can partner with us to make debt-free college available to more students! Learn more at sanjac.edu/promise-partner.
Steps to Become a Promise Scholar
- By Feb. 16, 2023, complete the online Promise pledge and apply to San Jac through ApplyTexas.org.
- By April 20, 2023, submit a FAFSA or TASFA to be eligible for financial aid.
- By July 13, 2023, enroll and register for full-time classes at San Jac:
- Complete all enrollment steps, including any financial aid verification, and register for classes.
- Fall 2023 registration for all students opens April 17.