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August 1st: Common Application opens!

September 1st: Dallas County Promise Pledge opens!

October 1st: FAFSA/TAFSA application opens!

November 1st - 15th: Early decision applications open!

January 1st: Regular admission deadlines!!

May 1st: School decision deadline

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August 1st: Se abre el sitio de Common Application

September 1st: La beca de Dallas County Promise Pledge se abre!

October 1st: Las applicaciones de FAFSA/TAFSA se abre!

November 1st - 15th: Solicitud de decision temprana se abre!

January 1st: Ultimo dia de admision!!

May 1st: Ultimo dia de decision escolar!

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Scholarship that will cover any gap between what a student's state and federal financial aid cover and the cost of tuition at a Promise Partner college.

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"There's a lot of scholarships where they give you money, but they usually don't cover all of your classes for the whole semester. When I heard for the first time that Dallas County Promise was here and in my high school, I thought, 'Will this really pay for my classes?'. They assured me that they would."
Herlin Bonilla, 2018 Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School

"I want to be a nurse anesthetist. I don't want to be the person in the hospital. I want to give anesthesia to people getting surgery. That's exciting! I'll see something new every day."
Alexis King, 2019 Graduate of DeSoto High School

"The Promise has opened up many opportunities for me, especially the opportunity to stay around with my family and people I'm friends with. I'm also not having to pay as much money out of pocket for my education... My goal has always been to go to college and get a degree in Political Science so that one day I can get involved with politics and change things for the better for people who are trying to be successful."
Julio Ruiz, 2018 Graduate of Bryan Adams High School

"I never had a plan or way of paying for my tuition, I was thinking about waiting a year. When I heard about Dallas County Promise I was happy because I knew that there was hope for me to go to college. I'm already talking to my sister about Promise."
Festus Oyinwola, 2018 Graduate of Conrad High School

Are you a high school senior graduating in 2021?

Dallas County Promise can help you succeed in college and careers you're passionate about, and help you prepare to advance professionally in life. With tuition assistance, success coaching, and advising, our Promise is to support you in earning your credentials in the form of a career certification, associate or bachelor's degree.

Browse our website to learn more about what our partners offer, require, and need from you! You can also check our list of 57 Promise high schools in Dallas County to confirm that your school is participating.

Ready to take the first step? Take the Promise Pledge and begin exploring your tuition-free college opportunities as a Promise Scholar.

Scholarship Overview

2020-2021 Dallas County Promise Program Key Dates

Pledge
September 1, 2020

Promise Pledge opens for Dallas County students graduating from participating high schools. All eligible students should take the pledge to confirm interest in receiving tuition assistance, coaching, and other Promise benefits.

Apply

February 5, 2021

* STEP ONE: Deadline to complete the Dallas County Promise Pledge and submit a parent signature if under 18 at the time of Pledge completion.

* STEP TWO: Admissions applications for *most Promise partner colleges and universities are due. Visit ApplyTexas.org to complete one application for the partner college(s) of your choice. Students interested in enrolling at DCCCD with dual-credit courses completed should only update their contact information at the DCCCD campus of their choice.

Submit

March 5, 2021

Deadline to submit the FAFSA/TASFA for *most Partner college and universities. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at your chosen college/university to confirm your FAFSA or TASFA application has been verified and all requirements have been met.

Enroll

July 30, 2021

Deadline to register for classes. Please contact the Admissions Office at your chosen college/university to confirm your registration dates and that all requirements have been met.

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Create a resume

Narrow a list of colleges to apply for

If needed, have SAT & ACT scores

Ask teachers for letters of recommendations

Have copies of transcript

Allow time to write and revise college essays

Visit college campuses

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Crear un curriculum

Reducir una lista de universidades para solicitar

Is es necesario, tenga copias de puntajes de SAT & ACT

Pide a los maestros cartas de recomendaciones

Tener copiad de la transcripción

Deje tiempo para escribir y revisar ensayos universitarios

Visite los campus universitarios

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Website for Out-of-State Universities

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Financial Aid application for non-citizens

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Application for federal grants, work study, and loans.

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Website to apply to Texas Universities

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Admissions and scholarships applications for Texas institutions of higher education.