Students 
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.
Follow these simple steps to secure your tuition-free college education and achieve your academic goals.
Due February 5, 2027
Apply by partner deadline
Submit financial aid by partner deadline
Submit all required docs (SAT, ACT, TSI, Meningitis, and any other documents)
Discover how Promise Scholars are achieving their dreams and making an impact.
Brooklyn Fairley, a first-generation student, used the Promise program to attend Dallas College debt-free. She’s now transferring to a four-year university to pursue a teaching degree. "The Promise made college possible for me," Brooklyn shares.
Julio Ruiz, a first-generation student, used the Promise program to attend Dallas College debt-free. He’s now transferring to a four-year university to pursue a teaching degree. "The Promise made college possible for me," Julio shares.
By Application Deadline
Promise Tuition Grant funding does not cover additional fees or the cost of books, supplies, transportation, or housing. **Based on date of admission and funding availability.
For more information, visit our website! https://dallascountypromise.org/partners
— FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES
— ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE STUDANTS
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
January 15, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Students must be eligible to receive Federal Pell & TEXAS GRANT
January 15, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Be Pell Grant eligible or have a Pell Grant eligible Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA
January 15, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Students must be eligible to receive Federal Pell OR TEXAS GRANT
January 15, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Demonstrate Financial Need
March 1, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Students must be eligible to receive Federal Pell OR TEXAS GRANT Eligible
March 1, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Students must be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant
March 1, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Students must be eligible to receive Federal Pell & TEXAS GRANT
March 1, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Students must be eligible to receive Federal Pell & TEXAS GRANT
July 1, 2027
Students must have complete admission and financial aid files
Demonstrate Financial Need
