THE PROMISE PLUS PROGRAM
Through the Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Promise, we hope that more East County students will be inspired to launch a successful college career. We know that some post-high school education and training is critical to building a sustainable career, but nearly half of local high school graduates are not attending college at all. A significant barrier is the cost of attending college. Nearly 60% of Grossmont Union High School District students are very low-income. The state covers first and second year tuition through the Promise program, but many students have a financial need that goes beyond tuition. That is why we established the Promise Plus Scholarship program.
A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER
GCCCD and GUHSD are teaming together to ensure that all local students have what they need to pursue and achieve their educational goals. The Promise Plus Scholarship program includes scholarships to help cover the cost of books and supplies, basic needs, or whatever students need to be successful in their education journey.
The priorities for the Promise Plus Scholarship program have expanded beyond incoming Promise Scholars to help meet the needs of our community and our students. They now include opportunities for students re-entering college with extenuating circumstances, adults returning to college to improve workforce opportunities, Grossmont Adult School transfer students, as well as emergency scholarships.
Our goal is to build a perpetual endowment to ensure that all local students have an opportunity to attend college and prepare for a rewarding career.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
When you contribute to the Promise Plus program, you help support students like Jake McDermott.
Jake McDermott
Grossmont College
Born and raised in San Diego, Jake was taken from his mother and placed in foster care while in middle school and remained in foster care until his father gained custody of him two years later. Meanwhile, he struggled with ADHD and other learning disabilities. When he was in high school, his father passed away.
Jake graduated from El Capitan High School with honors and enrolled at Grossmont College. He actively volunteers at Grossmont College, is a member of the campus Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and transferred to SDSU to earn a degree in graphic design and photo editing.
FUNDRAISING GOAL
Once fully endowed, we can give away up to 200 Promise Plus scholarships to students every semester, each valued at $500. With thousands of students applying for scholarships each semester, we know the financial need is tremendous.
WHY IT MATTERS
HOW TO GIVE
On behalf of our students, we thank you for your support and for investing in student success. Without you, many of our students would not be able to fulfill their educational dreams.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
For questions about the Promise Plus Scholarship program or to discuss giving options:
Dana Rivers, Director of Development — (619) 644-7652