Canyons Promise

Canyons Promise is an academic student success program. We are dedicated to expanding student resources by removing obstacles and barriers to student services that often inhibit student access to higher education. Exclusively for eligible first-time college students who enroll full-time, Canyons Promise provides high-touch academic/counseling contact, peer collaboration, and the financial assistance proven to increase student success.

Fall 2027 Canyons Promise Cohort:

Applications for the fall 2027 first year cohort will open March 1, 2027.

The fall 2027 cohort will be limited. Eligibility and acceptance will be based on funding availability. All interested students will be encouraged to apply. 

Visit "How to Apply" to review details regarding eligibility, requirements, and steps to apply.

Program Benefits & Support:

• Great access to program-specific counselors for counseling appointments
• Priority registration for courses on their education plan for fall and spring
• Parking permit or bus pass for first fall and spring semesters
• College fees paid for fall and spring semesters for up to two years
• Career and major guidance
• Student support resources to promote success tailored to each student

Canyons Promise Financial Benefits:

• College fees paid for fall and spring semesters for up to two years*
• Parking permit or local SCT bus fare assistance for fall and spring of a student's first year

*Students must maintain program requirements to receive benefits/support from semester to semester for up to two consecutive years.

Enrollment Expenses Not Covered:

• Tuition and college fees for summer and winter sessions
• Textbooks
• Parking permit or bus fare assistance for summer and winter sessions
• Parking permit or bus fare assistance for a student's second year at COC

Current Year Promise Students:

If you are a current year 1 or year 2 Canyons Promise student, visit here for information. You can also contact us via email, promise@canyons.edu, or in Canvas.