Promise Petitions and Requests
San Diego Promise Petitions allow students to request exceptions or reconsideration of the requirements for their Promise Application. This process gives students the opportunity to share their unique circumstances and seek support or adjustments based on their individual needs.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form
Please note that you will receive a decision on your submitted petition within 72 hours (Monday through Friday). Approved petitions are valid for one academic year.
Before you submit a Petition, please ensure you are meeting ALL San Diego Promise Petition requirements:
- High school diploma or high school equivalent with graduation year received by the San Diego Community College District.
- Classified you as a California Resident by the San Diego Community College District
- Financial Aid Application received by the San Diego Community College District: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application (CADA)
- Spring 2025: Financial Aid Application for 2024-2025
- Fall 2025: Financial Aid Application for 2025-2026
- Be enrolled in 12 or more units for the semester in which you are submitting the Petition
- If you are submitting a Reduced Units for Extenuating circumstances, you must be enrolled in AT LEAST 6 units.
San Diego Promsie Petitions
Purpose
The waiver provided by Disability Student Programs and Services assists students with disabilities by allowing them to reduce their course load while still maintaining full-time student status for programs like the Promise Program.
Who Should Apply?
Current Promise Students needing to reduce units.
Prospective Promise Students who have applied but have not yet been admitted.
Students Seeking Readmission who were previously in the Promise Program.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form
Purpose
For students who were unaware of the San Diego Promise Program and wish to be considered for admission.
Who Should Apply?
Students who have never been admitted to the San Diego Promise Program.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form
Purpose
For students experiencing personal difficulties or unforeseen circumstances that are impacting their academic commitments and who wish to request reduced units.
Who Should Apply?
Current Promise Students needing to reduce units.
Prospective Promise Students who have applied but have not yet been admitted.
Students Seeking Readmission who were previously in the Promise Program.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form
Purpose
For students needing to withdraw from the Promise Program or unable to maintain at least six units per semester.
Who Should Apply?
Current students in the Promise Program.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form
Purpose
For students wishing to return to the Promise Program after a leave of absence.
Who Should Apply?
Previous Promise students seeking readmission.
Students removed from the program due to missing requirements.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form
Purpose
For students admitted to the Promise Program outside the San Diego Community College District who wish to transfer to SDCCD.
Who Should Apply?
Students enrolled in the Promise Program at another college.
Submit Petitions here: San Diego Promise Request Form