Submit your Cuesta College Fall 2024 admissions application
October 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Submit your scholarship application
Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA or the Dream Act
December 2023 - August 1, 2024
Complete the Cuesta College online orientation
Check your residency classification with Admissions and Registration
(The Cuesta Promise will pay fees for students that are a California Resident or AB540 student)
Register for your classes
May 2024 - August 1, 2024
Complete these steps and the Promise is yours for the first year! Check your email for announcements and updates.
To earn a second fee-free year*
You must complete more than 50% of units attempted and earn a GPA of 2.00 or higher during your first year on the Promise, and complete a FAFSA or Dream Act application for 2025–2026 by August 1st, 2025
Met the academic requirements? Then simply register for classes the next consecutive year and your fees will be paid!
More information and Frequently Asked Questions available on our websiteat cuesta.edu/admissionsaid/cuestapromise/promisefaqs.
Email: promise@cuesta.eduPhone: (805) 546-3153
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