Monday, August 26, 2024
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Welcome to the Scottsdale Promise Program, which covers Arizona resident tuition and fees for qualifying students attending Scottsdale Community College (SCC). Offered as “last dollar” funding, the scholarship helps offset any remaining college expenses after using all other sources of funding.
Eligibility
- Current Scottsdale residents or graduates from a high school within Scottsdale city limits at the time of application
- Qualifies for Arizona in-state (in-county) tuition
- Demonstrated and documented financial need as determined by FAFSA completion and/or free & reduced lunch status, or other federally recognized programs that demonstrate need
- Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per academic year at SCC leading toward a degree or certificate program
Benefits
- Funding to support tuition, books, course fees
- Free student support services:
- Dedicated orientation
- Academic advising
- Workshops, tutoring, counseling, food pantry, and other support services
- Access to career services including: resume/cover letter preparation, connection to internships, etc.
- Access to service learning and other student engagement opportunities
- Can be renewed for up to four semesters (two years)
- May be used for an internship within City of Scottsdale offices (if relevant to the degree/certificate program student is pursuing)
The Scottsdale Promise Program is supported by the City of Scottsdale in partnership with SCC and the Scottsdale Unified School District.