Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) has announced the Channel Islands Tuition Promise, an 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’ demonstrated financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

“At Cal State Channel Islands, opportunity is within reach for every student,” said Susan Andrzejewski, interim president. “The Channel Islands Tuition Promise ensures that tuition and mandatory fees are fully covered for eligible students, reducing financial barriers to earning a CSUCI degree.

“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.”

Funding for the Channel Islands Tuition Promise comes from a combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships, (non-loan financial aid), so students can focus on learning, not debt, the school said.

To learn more, visit www.csuci.edu/financialaid/tuitionpromise.