The Promise+Plus Program is a combination of financial and support services to help first-time, college students be successful in their first two years of college. The program is for California Residents/AB540 eligible, first-time college students, that have never attended college (excluding Dual/Concurrent enrollment, Special Admit). Interested students must start their college experience at Mt. SAC in the Summer term through either the Summer Bridge or STEP Into College program. Eligible summer program students that complete the participation requirements, will start receiving benefits in their first Fall semester. The college is physically closed to visitors as a safety precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Although we are unable to assist you in person, the information on this website is designed to inform new incoming students and current promise students. For more information contact us at promiseplus@mtsac.edu, (909) 274-5688.

Free Promise+Plus Benefits for first time college students

- ONE YEAR of Early Registration
  ONE YEAR OF EARLY REGISTRATION
  - Early Registration for Fall, Winter, and Spring semester of the first year of college
- Workshops & Counseling
  
  For continued term to term benefits, students must meet with a counselor and attend a minimum of one Promise+Plus Approved Workshop during the Fall & Spring Semesters. Workshops are provided to help you successfully navigate through college. We also have Promise+Plus counselors to help you develop and stay on-track to reach your academic goals. Currently in a student support program such as Bridge, EOPS, Honors, or DREAM? Counseling appointments within these programs count towards meeting the counseling appointment requirement.
- FREE $300 Book Grant
  FREE BOOK Grant (Fall & Spring)
  - Full-time students taking 12+ units receive a $300 book grant
  - Part-time students with 6-11.5 units get a $150 book grant
- FREE $200 Supermarket Food Card
  FREE STATER BROTHERS SUPERMARKET FOOD CARD (Fall & Spring)
  - $200 supermarket food card for full-time students taking 12+ units
  - $100 supermarket food card for part-time students with 6-11.5 units
- FREE $200 On-Campus Food Card
  FREE ON-CAMPUS FOOD CARD (Fall & Spring)
  - $200 on-campus food card for full-time students taking 12+ units
  - $100 on-campus food card for part-time students with 6-11.5 units
- FREE Laptop Loan
  FREE LAPTOP LOAN
  - Use a laptop throughout the semester at no additional cost
- FREE Graphing Calculator Loan
  FREE GRAPHING CALCULATOR LOAN
  - Check-out a graphing calulator throughout the semester at no additional cost
- FREE from Mandatory Fees
  FREE FROM MANDATORY FEES (Fall & Spring)
  - Mandatory fees include: health services, bus pass, student representation, and Associated Student activities (approximately $50 each Fall and Spring semester, tuition not included)
- FREE Bus Pass 24/7 on Foothill Transit lines
  FREE BUS PASS
  - Get a ride on Foothill Transit lines for free with our Class Pass program.
  - Use any Foothill Transit line 24/7
  - Pick up the Bus Pass at the start of each Fall and Spring at the Sac Book Rac
    - If you have a current Mt. SAC ID and Class Pass/TAP sticker, it will automatically be reloaded for Fall as long as you are enrolled. If you never got your ID and Class Pass/TAP sticker, visit the Mt. SAC Boosktore.
- FREE Mountie Gear and School Supplies
  FREE Mountie Gear and School Supplies
  
  After completing the STEP program or Summer Bridge program, we'll stock you up with:
  - FREE College T-shirt
  - FREE Backpack
  - FREE School Supplies
  - FREE Student Planner
- Scholarships
  SCHOLARSHIPS (NEW) - More information about scholarship criteria and application coming soon!
  - $500 1st Year of Promise
  - $2,000 2nd Year of Promise
- Graduation
  PROMISE GRADUATION PACKAGE
  - FREE Cap & Gown, Promise Sash, Diploma Frame, Promise Completion Medallion, etc.
  - Exclusive invitation to Grad Fest
  - $200 Value

Contact Us

Department/Program	Contact Information
Admissions and Records	Admissions Website (909) 274-4415
Assessment Center (Assessment Questionnaire)	Assessment Website (909) 274-6375
Bridge Program	Bridge Program Website (909) 610-9375 bridgeprogram@mtsac.edu
Financial Aid Department	Financial Aid Website (909) 274-4450
High School Outreach	High School Outreach Website (909) 274-5906 outreach@mtsac.edu
Promise+Plus Program	promiseplus@mtsac.edu (909) 274-5688
STEP Into College Program	STEP Program Website (909) 274-4380 step@mtsac.edu