Earn a College Degree — for Free
Seniors at Dallas County Promise high schools may be eligible to earn a certificate, associate degree or bachelor’s degree at no cost!
The Dallas College Promise Scholarship covers the cost of tuition at Dallas College for students with demonstrated financial need.
Choose from 100-plus degree or certificate programs.
Class of 2026 seniors must attend a Promise high school to be eligible for the program. Beginning Fall 2026, students must also demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA.
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Submit the Path Form by Feb. 4, 2026
- Complete the Promise Path Form by Feb. 4, 2026. You’ll receive a confirmation with your Promise ID.
- *Completing the Promise Path does not obligate a student to participate in this program.
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Apply for Admission by July 1, 2026 (Priority Deadline)
- Submit the Dallas College Admissions Application.
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Apply for Financial Aid by July 1, 2026 (Priority Deadline)
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and list Dallas College as a recipient of your application. (School code: 004453)
- Eligibility requires financial need as determined via the FAFSA or TASFA.
- All action items, verification, and additional document requests must be completed no later than 10 days before the start of the term.
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Be degree seeking at Dallas College, select an eligible Primary Program of Study and Enroll in classes within that Primary Program of Study by Aug. 19, 2026
- Students may also enroll in the second 8 week session within the Fall Semester by Oct. 19
Attend a New Student Orientation
View the steps to enrollment at DallasCollege.edu/ReadySetGo.
Need help? Email a recruitment coach at CollegeCoach@DallasCollege.edu.
View the requirements for staying Promise eligible at Dallas College
Parents and guardians of eligible high school seniors: You could be a Promise scholar, too!