Students 
Your Success Coach can connect you with emergency aid funds, food pantry access, and other community resources.
Looking for Parent Promise? Parents and guardians of eligible seniors have their own program with separate details. Visit the Parent Promise website →
| Requirement | What It Means for You | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Promise High School Senior | Be a senior at a Dallas County Promise partner high school starting college the Fall after graduation | ✓ Required |
| Path Form | Submit the Promise Path Form by Feb. 5, 2027. This doesn't obligate you to participate. | ✓ Required |
| Admission Application | Submit the Dallas College Admissions Application, meningitis vaccination proof, final transcripts, and test scores by July 1 (priority) | ✓ Required |
| Financial Need | Apply for Financial Aid by July 1 (PRIORITY DEADLINE); school code 004453 All action items, verification, and additional document requests must be completed no later than 10 business days before the start of the term |
✓ Required |
| Program of Study & Enrollment | Be degree-seeking, select an eligible (Title IV) Primary Program of Study, and enroll in Fall 2027 classes by Aug. 22 | ✓ Required |
| Orientation | Attend a required New Student Orientation session | ✓ Required |
| Adherence to Policies | Follow Dallas College procedures and policies, and keep your contact info current - Promise eligibility can be removed for non-adherence | ✓ Required |
Up to three years or completion of an associate degree, whichever comes first - you can stack certificates into it along the way. For a bachelor's degree offered at Dallas College, you have up to five years, and can stack certificates and an associate degree into it along the way.
Detailed continuation eligibility requirements (GPA, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and completion standards) are maintained in a separate reference document. Talk to your Dallas Promise Case Manager to confirm the current standards and for help if you fall behind - acting early gives you the best chance of protecting your funding.
Priority processing is reserved for students who complete admission and financial aid steps by July 1. Enrollment must be completed by Aug. 19, 2027.
Complete the Promise Path Form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with your Promise ID. Completing the Path Form does not obligate you to participate in the program.
Submit the Dallas College Admissions Application.
Also submit:Submit the FAFSA or TASFA and list Dallas College as a recipient (school code 004453). Eligibility requires demonstrated financial need (Pell via FAFSA, or TEOG/TPEG via TASFA). You only need to file ONE.
Before the final deadline:Be degree-seeking at Dallas College and select an eligible Primary Program of Study in Workday (credit) or eConnect (non-credit) – it must be Title IV eligible to qualify for Promise. Complete Fall 2027 class registration using courses on your Program of Study; courses outside it aren’t covered.
Orientation is required. See dates and details. Keep your contact information current with Dallas College – Promise eligibility can be affected by missed communications, and incorrect contact info does not excuse a missed requirement.
There are two ways students connect with Dallas College through DCP. Find yours below.
Each four-year DCP partner has its own requirements. Start planning with your Success Coach at least one year before your intended transfer date - their deadlines are often earlier than Dallas College's July 1 priority deadline.
| Four-Year School | Transfer GPA | Semesters | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETAMU | 2.0 | Fall & Spring | Most flexible transfer window in the network Allows transfer without associates degree |
| UT Dallas (UTD) | 3.0 | Fall only | Highest GPA bar. Hard 150-hr credit cap including prior hours. |
| UT Arlington (UTA) | 2.25 | Fall only | 2.50 GPA required to renew scholarship after transfer |
| MSU Texas | 2.0 | Fall & Spring | Tuition + fees covered; surplus aid applied to housing/dining |
| Texas Woman's (TWU) | 2.0 | Fall & Spring | Allows transfer without associate degree and from other Dallas County Promise partner schools |
| UNT Dallas | 2.0 | Any | Allows transfer without associates degree |
| UNT | 2.5 | Fall & Spring | Most selective transfer requirements in the network. |
Beyond covering your tuition gap, DCP connects you to resources to help you stay on track and finish your degree.
