Promise Scholarship

• Graduate from an in-district high school during the current academic school year.
• Most students will be graduating from one of these in-district high schools. Please note that all schools in the ISD are included:
  • Channelview ISD
  • Deer Park ISD
  • Galena Park ISD
  • LaPorte ISD
  • Pasadena ISD
  • Sheldon ISD
• Additionally, portions of Clear Creek, Humble, and Pearland ISDs that are in the San Jac taxing district may also be eligible. Please check with admissions to see if you're in district.
• Private school and homeschool students who graduate from high school in the current academic school year and live in the San Jac taxing district at the time of graduation are eligible.
• Students must either be enrolled at an in-district high school or live in the district (for private and homeschool students) by October 1 of the current school year.
• Students must meet all Promise deadlines.
• Promise funding is awarded last dollar, after financial aid has paid. Students must accept all gift aid for which they are eligible, including Pell and state grants.
• Dual Credit students who have graduated from high school between December 1, 2025, and August 15, 2026, and who have not completed a degree at San Jac, may use Promise funds to complete their associate degree.
• Dual credit students who have graduated from high school between December 1, 2025, and August 15, 2026, and who have completed studies at San Jac with a certificate may use the scholarship to pursue an associate degree.
• There are no initial GPA or income requirements to be eligible for the scholarship.

• The scholarship begins in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Students who begin in the spring semester or after are not eligible for the scholarship.
• The scholarship ends at the conclusion of the summer term of the third year of enrollment, upon earning an associate degree or when the student reaches the max credit limit of 72 college credit hours – whichever comes first.
• Students must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester. Students enrolled in college preparatory courses may enroll in a minimum of 11 credit hours.
  • Exceptions to the mandatory credit hour requirement can be made and approved by a Promise program coordinator. For more information, please email Promise@sjcd.edu.  
• Students may enroll in any college credit or continuing education program that results in a recognized credential. 
• Once students complete a certificate of technology, they may pursue the related AAS degree but may not complete a second certificate of technology.
• Students may continue their studies to earn a related associate degree after completing a workforce training or certificate program.
• Students who pursue a non-credit workforce program may be eligible to transition to a related credit credential.

• The Promise scholarship may not be used to pay tuition for the summer semester following high school graduation. The Promise scholarship may be used to pay tuition for subsequent summer semesters.
• Students will not receive a refund of any unspent Promise dollars.
• The scholarship covers 100% in district tuition. If a student is classified out of district, out of state, or international, they will need to pay the difference between in district tuition and their actual tuition rate.
• Students may use Promise dollars toward college preparatory courses.
• The scholarship will cover required college preparatory hours for a maximum of 2 attempts per course. College preparatory courses will not count against the 72 total hours.
• The scholarship will not pay for any three-peat charges.
• The scholarship will cover the cost of books at $50 per credit hour up to a max of $600. Books can be either Open Books Plus or hard copy. Hard copy books are paid for through a bookstore stipend/credit.
  • The scholarship also covers required course materials and supplies, and/or uniforms up to the total book and supply maximum of $600.
• Continuing education programs that result in a recognized credential are covered. This could include aerospace, IT, healthcare, maritime, truck driving or industrial trades with a maximum scholarship of $4,680.

Missed a Deadline? You May Still Qualify Through an Appeal

If you missed the February 28 or April 30 deadlines, you may still be considered for the Promise scholarship by submitting an appeal.

Appeal deadline:

• Appeals are accepted between May 1–15, 2026
• Submit your Promise program appeal form by May 15, 2026
  • If you are appealing due to the missed Promise pledge deadline, the pledge form will be completed on your behalf if your appeal is approved.

For appeal consideration you must:  

1. Complete your ApplyTexas application for Fall 2026
2. Submit your 2026–2027 FAFSA or TASFA and complete financial aid verification