The Los Rios Promise Program waives resident tuition and enrollment fees ($46/unit) for first-time students who enroll full-time at American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, or Sacramento City College. Eligible students get the waiver for two consecutive award years (1.5 years if the first term is spring), as long as they keep at least a 2.0 GPA and complete two-thirds of their attempted units each term. Applicants must be California residents (or hold AB540/Dream Act status), submit a CCCApply application, and file a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by the term's deadline — for example, February 1, 2027 for the Spring 2027 term.
Eligibility
DemographicsOpen to first-time college students who are California residents (or AB540/Dream Act eligible) enrolling full-time at any of the four Los Rios colleges (American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, or Sacramento City College); no separate city or campus-specific residency rule.
Applying
Waives $46/unit resident tuition and enrollment fees for up to two consecutive award years (1.5 years if starting in spring); requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completing at least two-thirds of attempted units each term.