Promise Program Details

The Gateway Promise program makes big dreams a reality for eligible high school seniors through tuition-free college. Here’s what you need to know about the Gateway Promise program—and how it can change your life, too: 

Financial information

  • The Gateway Promise program fills the gap between federal and state grants and the cost of tuition at Gateway, so eligible students can attend Gateway tuition-free!
  • Support is calculated after federal and state grants are applied, but before loans, federal work study and non-tuition scholarships. 
  • Funding will be available for six semesters—two per academic year—up to 18 credits each semester. 
  • Students are still responsible for the cost of books, supplies and any extra course fees. 

Student responsibilities

In order to stay in the Promise program, students must: 

  • Maintain full-time status (12 credits or more per semester) and a 2.0 GPA.
  • Participate in academic and career-planning workshops, service learning opportunities and student clubs.
  • Attend a Promise Summer Bridge college readiness program along with completing the Gateway to Success course that serve as an introduction to Gateway’s services, opportunities and student life activities.

If you have any questions about applying, please contact your New Student Specialist.