Your Path to College and a Great Career Starts with Free Tuition
The STLCC Promise Program is designed to open doors and create real opportunities for students in our community. We know that paying for classes and balancing everyday life can make finishing college tough.
STLCC Promise Program removes those obstacles. We cover your tuition and books, connect you with personal academic coaches, and prepare you for high-demand careers that pay wages that can support you and your family—averaging around $50,000 a year.
Students who qualify and are accepted will attend STLCC Forest Park or Florissant Valley campuses. To get started, apply to STLCC and then apply for the STLCC Promise Program.
What the STLCC Promise Program Provides
When you join STLCC Promise Program, we invest in you from your first class all the way to completion of your certificate or associate degree.
- Free tuition after eligible financial aid is applied: Focus on your studies without worrying about costs, including books.
- Advising and Tutoring: One-on-one advising sessions to keep your goals and class schedules on track, plus free tutoring.
- Wraparound Supports & Emergency Funds: Connect with the resources you need to stay on track, including student advocacy and basic-needs support through STLCC’s Student Advocacy and Resource Centers, counseling, Access services, transportation assistance through Metrolink and MetroBus passes, and emergency aid when unexpected challenges arise.
- College Prep and Success Seminars: Special workshops and bridge programs to build study skills and confidence.
- Regular Progress Checks: Monthly, midterm, and final exam check-ins to help you stay on track, understand your academic progress and connect with support when needed.
- Direct Connections to Employers: Resume help, career coaching and networking with top St. Louis employers looking to hire.
Eligible Programs of Study
STLCC Promise Program focuses on high-demand degree and certificate programs at our Florissant Valley and Forest Park campuses:
Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation
- Automotive Technology (Forest Park)
- Biomedical Electronics Technology (Florissant Valley)
- Precision Machining Technology (Florissant Valley)
Business & Computer Information Technology
- Accounting (Florissant Valley & Forest Park)
- Cybersecurity (Forest Park & Florissant Valley)
Health Professions*
- Paramedic Technology / EMT (Forest Park & Florissant Valley)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Forest Park)
- Clinical Laboratory Technology (Forest Park)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (Forest Park)
*These health professions programs have selective admissions. This means students must complete required courses during the spring and summer 2027 semesters before beginning the programs full time in fall 2027.
Who is Eligible?
The STLCC Promise Program is open to students who:
- Will attend STLCC-Forest Park or STLCC-Florissant Valley
- Live in St. Louis City or North St. Louis County
- Meet STLCC general admission requirements
- Show financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Are either entering college for the first time OR have some college credit with no degree (under 30 credits completed). New STLCC student applicants only.
- Commit to full-time enrollment and active participation in required program activities.
The Student Commitment: A Two-Way Promise
STLCC Promise Program is a shared commitment. STLCC provides financial resources and support systems, and you provide the dedication to finish strong by committing to:
- Enrolling full-time.
- If required, complete core English and math courses in your first year, with support to help you succeed.
- Meeting regularly with advisors and participating in student success sessions.
- Stay engaged by participating in tutoring, campus resources and career prep events.
Why Full-Time Enrollment Matters
Students who attend full time build momentum, stay connected to campus and are more likely to complete their degree. But full-time college can be challenging when students are also working, caring for family, paying rent, buying groceries and covering the cost of books.
The STLCC Promise Program is designed to reduce those barriers so students can focus on learning, completing their degree and preparing for the next step.
Spaces Are Limited for the Spring 2027 Cohort
Take the first step towards your degree and a rewarding career. First, apply to STLCC and then apply for the STLCC Promise Program. For more information, contact us at promise@stlcc.edu or 314-539-5770.