WHY PROMISE?
The Dallas County Promise Program supports students in navigating their best-fit postsecondary options with the ultimate goal for students to be successful in college, career, and life. Promise Scholars can be offered a last-dollar tuition grant to help reduce financial barriers present in accessing a postsecondary education at partner colleges and universities.
Steps to Become a Promise Scholar
To become a Dallas County Promise Scholar for 2025, graduates must:
Complete the Promise Path
All eligible students should complete the Promise Path to confirm interest in receiving tuition assistance, coaching, and other Promise benefits.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with your Promise ID.
*Completing the Promise Path does NOT obligate a student to participate in this program.
Apply to Colleges/Universities
Submit your applications to the Promise partner colleges or universities of your interest.
Please contact and confirm with the Admissions Office at your college/university of interest to confirm registration dates and that all admission requirements have been met.
Submit Financial Aid Documents
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and list the Promise partner colleges or universities you are considering.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at your chosen college/university to confirm your FAFSA or TASFA application has been verified and all financial aid requirements have been met.
Register for Fall Courses
Complete course registration to begin classes at a Promise partner college or university for the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Please contact the Admissions Office at your chosen college/university to confirm registration dates and that all requirements have been met.
Deadlines for Promise Tuition Grant Eligibility
Keep track of these important events and deadlines for 2024-2025. Download calendar reminders for each deadline of your interest.
September 1, 2024
2024-2025 Promise Path form launches on this website.
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December 1, 2024
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February 15, 2025
Fall 2025 admission application due for:
- - University of Texas at Arlington
- - University of North Texas (UNT)
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March 1, 2025
Fall 2025 admission application AND 2025-2026 financial aid application due for:
- - Midwestern State University
- - Tarleton State University
- - Texas A&M University-Commerce
- - Texas Woman's University
2025-2026 financial aid application due for:
- University of Texas at Arlington- - University of North Texas (UNT)
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May 1, 2025
Fall 2025 admission application and 2025-2026 financial aid application due for:
- - University of North Texas at Dallas
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July 1, 2025
Fall 2025 admission application AND 2025-2026 financial aid application due for:
- - Dallas College
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Coming Soon!
Get ready for a new chapter at Dallas County Promise. We’re reimagining how we connect with students like you—same mission, bold new vision.
Want to be the first to see what’s new? Stay tuned and check back soon. Your journey is just getting started!
HOW HAVE WE HELPED?
Dallas County Promise is changing how we talk about college and career opportunities in classrooms, at the dining room table, and in the business community. Here's what people in the Promise community have to say!
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The Dallas County Promise Is Here to Support You
Browse our website to learn more about how our partners in high schools, Dallas area colleges, and local businesses are working together to help you succeed, and what they need from you! You can also check our list of 85 Promise high schools in Dallas County to confirm that your school is participating.