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Home > Financial Aid > Gavilan Promise

Gavilan Promise

The Gavilan Promise Program is designed to provide first-time college students with access to affordable higher education and to increase college going and completion rates in our service area.     

Benefits of the Gavilan Promise

As a Gavilan Promise student, you will receive: 

  • Free tuition ($46 per unit) for eligible first-time college students for up to two years.
  • Comprehensive academic support services.
  • Textbook Grant.
  • Priority registration (Group 2).
  • Quality academic advising and development of Education Plan.
  • Progress monitoring to ensure your continued success.

Requirements of the Gavilan Promise

  • Be a first-time, full-time college student
  • CA resident or qualify for an AB 540 non-resident tuition exemption.
  • Complete a financial aid application each academic year. 
  • Maintain a minimum enrollment status of 12 units.
  • Maintain a minimum GPA
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 with at least 12 units completed each semester. 
  • Complete an Education Plan.
  • Attend regular meetings with your counselor.

How To Apply

  • Apply for admissions for Gavilan College.
  • Complete a FAFSA or CADAA application.
  • Complete the Online Orientation for new students.
  • Complete an Education Plan with a counselor.
  • Enroll and successfully complete 12 units or more during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Download the printable handout.

For more information on the Gavilan Promise, call 408-848-4727 or email finaid@gavilan.edu

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Gilroy, CA 95020
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