Promise Scholarship

Students
Imagine walking onto campus, equipped with everything you need to succeed —without the burden of debt hanging over your head. That's exactly what the Promise Scholarship offers. Get 100% coverage of your associate degree or certificate at San Jac, including tuition, books, and supplies, applied after financial aid.

Steps to Become a Promise Scholar

If you’re a high school senior living in-district to San Jacinto College, you qualify for the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship. Find out how to become a Promise Scholar.

  1. Find What You Need

    Requirements for eligibility, continuing eligibility and the appeals process

    Read the Requirements

  2. Pledge

    Feb. 28, 2025: Take the online pledge. 

    Take the Pledge

  3. Apply

    ApplyTexas is a statewide portal that will allow you to easily apply to San Jacinto College.

    Apply Texas

  4. Apply for Financial Aid

    April 30, 2025 : The Promise Scholarship covers 100% of the cost of in-district tuition after other financial aid services and other scholarships and grants.

    Apply for Aid

  5. Enroll for Full-time Classes

    June 30, 2025: Full-time, full-speed ahead. Enroll and register for Fall 2025 classes at San Jac.

    Register Now
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A Promise for Everyone

Find out more about the Promise Scholarship.
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Why I’m a Promise Scholar

At San Jacinto College, we don't believe that finances should stand in the way of your education. That's why we have the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship. It's our promise that you can have access to a brighter future on a successful career path, without sacrificing financial stability.
Promise Scholar Student Francisco Zavala

Francisco Zavala

"It’s helped me by allowing me to focus on my studies instead of working or taking a gap year so I could afford to go to college. Now I’m saving up more money in the long run for a university and focusing on making better grades for future scholarships."
Promise Scholar Student Lara Hunyh

Lara Hunyh

"When my parents and I first heard about Promise, we thought it might be too good to be true. After we learned more, it was like we struck gold. My parents were excited that my tuition would be free.”
Promise Scholar Student Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

“Two years ago, I had no idea what I wanted to do in life or how I was going to pursue a career. Now I have a full plan to succeed and am on pace to achieve all my goals.”
Promise Scholar Cynthia Jennings

Cynthia Jennings

"Once I received the Promise Scholarship, I began to excel in academic life at San Jac. I am beyond grateful for receiving Promise funding because it is fulfilling my dreams, my career, and my future."
Promise Scholar Student Azhia Alvarez

Azhia Alvarez

"My parents don’t have to worry about paying out of pocket for tuition. Being a first-generation college student, Promise is allowing me to be the first person in my family to attend college."
Promise Scholar Student Gustavo Almazan

Gustavo Almazan

"Now that I’m attending college through the Promise Scholarship, it’s helped save income that allows my family and me to do more for ourselves."
Promise Scholar Student Tatyana Johnson

Tatyana Johnson

"I was getting anxiety about where I was going to attend college. Even though my grades were good, I still wasn’t getting accepted into the colleges and universities I had applied to, and I remembered San Jac had the Promise program."
Promise Scholar Student Bianca Compean

Bianca Compean

"The coaches are there to reassure you that you are on the path for your degree plan and answer any questions you have during your college journey…. An opportunity like this comes around once in a lifetime."

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Promise Partners Ephraim and Sara del Pozo

Promise Partners Ephraim and Sara del Pozo

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Achieve Your Dreams, Debt Free

At San Jacinto College, we are committed to providing accessible education for all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to change your life! Contact us today for more information.

Email : promise@sjcd.edu
Phone : (281) 998-6350 ext. 7254