Free °®¶¹´«Ã½ Program
FREE °®¶¹´«Ã½ College Tuition and Aid for San Franciscans for Transfer Preparation and Job Training.
The Free °®¶¹´«Ã½ program provides free tuition for all San Francisco residents.
Free °®¶¹´«Ã½ can make it easier to work toward your CCSF goal, whether it be transfer preparation, job training, "upskilling" and career advancement, or life-long learning.
Students do not need to meet income requirements. Students can have already achieved a college certificate or degree. Yes, you may still be eligible!
Get Free Tuition
You are eligible for Free °®¶¹´«Ã½ if you:
Live in San Francisco AND
Have California residency or a non-resident exemption
That's it!
Level Up - Get a Cash Grant
Do you want to get free tuition AND cash grant at $46 per unit? Find out if you qualify by completing the:
California College Promise Grant
OR
Questions? Contact Financial Aid
Debt Relief through Free °®¶¹´«Ã½'s "Fresh Start" Program
As of °®¶¹´«Ã½ 2024, Free °®¶¹´«Ã½ eliminated San Francisco students' outstanding debts from Fall 2017 - Fall 2022. If you believe you are eligible for this debt relief, but see a balance on your account, contact the CCSF Bursar's Office, bursar@ccsf.edu.
Free °®¶¹´«Ã½ is funded by the °®¶¹´«Ã½ of San Francisco and backed by its voters to make higher education more accessible to residents. See additional information about the program in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.