Panther Promise
Chaffey College provides up to two years of FREE tuition to all first-time college students.
Panther Promise program application link
Panther Promise Application Information for 2022-2023 (Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023) is now available.
First Year:
All first-time college students who meet the following requirements:
*Students enrolled in dual or concurrent enrollment while in high school are eligible.
To qualify for a Chaffey College Panther Promise, students must meet the following criteria.
- Complete and submit the Chaffey College online Application
- Complete the Panther Promise Program Application
- Complete the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)or the California Dream Act Application
- Includes submission of all required documentation.
- Be a California Resident or qualify as an AB540
- Are not eligible for the California College Promise Grant;
- Complete the Chaffey College Orientation. Log onto MyChaffey Portal, click on the “New Student Registration Steps” tab and the orientation is listed under Step 3.
- Complete an Educational Plan. To obtain an Educational Plan, make appointment with an academic counselor by visiting the Counseling website.
- Full Time Enrollment (minimum of 12 units per semester); students with qualifying disabilities may qualify for the Panther Promise with less than 12 units if certified by Disability Programs and Services Department (DPS) . For more information contact DPS at 909-652-6379 or DPS.staff@chaffey.edu
Second-Year Students
To qualify for a Chaffey College Panther Promise, students must meet the following criteria.
- Be a California resident or qualify as AB 540;
- Must have received AB 19 funds in 2020-2021;
- Remained continuously enrolled, and in good standing for the primary terms (fall and spring);
- Complete the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)or the California Dream Act Application
- Are not eligible for the California College Promise Grant;
- Identified as a Second-Year student:
- Are enrolled full-time (12 or more units); students with qualifying disabilities may qualify for the Panther Promise with less than 12 units if certified by Disability Programs and Services Department (DPS) . For more information contact DPS at 909-652-6379 or DPS.staff@chaffey.edu
Program Benefits:
- Waiver of enrollment fees ($46 per unit). Eligible students of the Chaffey College Panther Promise will receive a waiver of all enrollment fees after applying for financial aid.
- Program includes both primary terms (fall and spring) and first year
- Books and ancillary are not included
Contact us
If you have any questions please email us at panther.promise@chaffey.edu