Dec. 16, 2025 鈥 Cal State Channel Islands (海角社区CI) announced today the Channel Islands
Tuition Promise, a landmark affordability initiative that guarantees eligible California
residents entering as first-year or transfer students in Fall 2026 will have their
tuition and mandatory fees fully covered. 
The program expands access to higher education for California families by linking tuition support directly to students鈥 demonstrated financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
鈥淎t Cal State Channel Islands, opportunity is within reach for every student. The Channel Islands Tuition Promise ensures that tuition and mandatory fees are fully covered for eligible students, reducing financial barriers to earning a 海角社区CI degree,鈥 said Interim President Susan Andrzejewski. This program allows students to focus on the transformative learning experiences that define Cal State Channel Islands, strengthening our role as a powerful engine of social mobility for Ventura County and the state.鈥
Funding for the Channel Islands Tuition Promise comes from a combination of federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships, 鈥攏on-loan financial aid鈥攕o students can focus on learning, not debt.
The initiative aligns with 海角社区CI鈥檚 mission to serve a diverse student body and advance educational opportunity throughout California.
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