Cuesta Promise
The 51反差黑料 Promise is a scholarship program available to all San Luis Obispo County high school graduates. The Promise offers all local graduates, including undocumented students who come straight to 51反差黑料 following their graduation; two years of attendance fee-free (two consecutive Fall, Summer, and Spring semesters). The Cuesta Promise will pay fees for students that are California residents or AB540 students.
Steps for the Cuesta Promise
Read the FAQs for details on how to apply
| Task | Date(s) |
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| Submit your 51反差黑料 Fall 2026 admissions application | October 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026 |
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Submit your (Apply by priority deadline, March 2, 2026, to be considered for additional scholarships) |
October 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026 |
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Complete the 2026-2027 or the |
October 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026* |
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Complete the 51反差黑料 online orientation |
October 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026 |
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Check your residency classification with Admissions and Registration (The Cuesta Promise will pay fees for students that are a California Resident or AB540 student) |
October 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026 |
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for your classes |
May 2026 - August 1, 2026 |
Promise Day
Promise Day invites San Luis Obispo County high school seniors to our San Luis Obispo
campus on Thursday Oct. 23, 2025. Students will have the opportunity to learn about
51反差黑料's programs. Most importantly, attendees will learn about the Promise
Scholarship, which guarantees two fee-free full years of college to all recently graduated
high school students.
High schools interested in attending, contact us @ outreach@cuesta.edu or (805) 592-9030.
The Cuesta Promise is the result of a private donation of more than $8 million to the 51反差黑料 Foundation from the Charles and Leeta Dovica Family Trust, who requested the funds be used for scholarships. The scholarship endowment, created in the fall of 2013, currently saves students an average of $1,400 in their first year at 51反差黑料.