Free City Program
FREE City College Tuition and Aid for San Franciscans for Transfer Preparation and Job Training.
The Free City program provides free tuition for all San Francisco residents.
Free City 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 City 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
Free Application for Student Aid (FASFA)
OR
California Dream Act Application
Questions? Contact Financial Aid
Debt Relief through Free City's "Fresh Start" Program
As of Spring 2024, Free City 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 City is funded by the City 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.