For First-Time Freshmen
of Any Age or Income
First-time college students that commit to Full-Time enrollment may qualify for LA College Promise. Promise students qualify for
- Free Tuition (up to 2 years)
- Priority Registration
- Free MTA METRO passes
- Success stipend ($$) after each successful semester
- Free Chromebook through our LA College Promise Program
Returning Students Can Qualify for Other $0 Tuition Programs
Returning community college students enrolled full-time who are in good academic standing are also eligible. A returning community college student is defined as having been absent from any higher education enrollment for two or more consecutive primary semesters/quarters. Students must also be California residents or otherwise eligible for California in-state resident tuition (AB 540).
To Qualify for West LA College Promise:
1. Apply to your LACCD College of Choice at http://laccd.edu/apply.
--Once you complete the application you will receive an email with your LACCD Student ID. If you do not receive this email in 2-3 days, please email @email.
--If you are a returning LACCD student, you will need to update your application by logging into your CCCApply Account and renewing your application with your LACCD college of choice.
2. Use this link to complete LACP Interest Form (link) or use the QR code below.
3. Complete the FAFSA OR Dream App Application (for AB 540 students).
--FAFSA Application (best for students with a Social Security Number)
--California Dream Act Application (best for students without a Social Security Number)
4. Complete Orientation and Counseling. You will be contacted via email with instructions about next steps. If you are a returning community college student and have already completed Orientation you do not need to do it again, but you do need to see a Counselor to receive an updated educational plan.
Contact LACP
If you have any questions about these steps for applying, please contact @email or visit us during our Zoom drop-in hours on Mondays and Wednesday from 4pm – 7pm.
Office Hour and Location
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fridays to Sundays: Closed
Welcome Center - TLC 1st Floor
NOTE: Please provide your name, student ID (if applicable), and the best method of contact (email or phone), and nature of inquiry.
NEWS!
Benefits have been expanded to include Career Coaching, Internships & Paid Employment through LA College Promise Works
Get Started with the Career of your Dreams
LA College Promise Works (LACP Works) connects LACP students to a team of career coaches dedicated to helping you get ready for the career of your dreams. Coaches can help you connect to on-campus and off-campus resources, as well as help you apply to paid internship and job opportunities.
