For the first time, Copper Mountain College is offering the Copper Mountain Promise Program to offset the cost of those who are attending their first year at the college. Reporter Eric Knabe has how new students can participate…
The Copper Mountain Promise Program will allow eligible first-year college students an opportunity to receive free tuition and $250 text book credit. The students must meet the following requirements: They must meet with a counselor to determine the reasonability of completing a minimum of 15 units; create an education plan; file a FAFSA; be a California resident; and pass with a cumulative GPA of 2.0. For the second semester, students can renew the program by attending the Kick-Off on Friday, August 17, complete a Financial Aid Literacy topic; attend an additional First Year Experience event; continue to maintain a GPA of 2.0; complete 15 units; and return all reusable books to the Campus Bookstore. For more information, call 760-366-3791.
