Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver 3.0

Coming for the 2027-2028 Academic Year

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The future is now more affordable

We believe nothing should stand between you and your dreams — not even tuition.

That’s why we will cover tuition and basic fees for up to 60 semester credit hours for qualifying students, ensuring higher education is truly accessible and affordable.

NOTE: The Del Mar College Board of Regents has not yet approved Freedom to Dream for Fall 2027. Approval is anticipated in late 2026.

Who qualifies?

Del Mar College’s Freedom to Dream Tuition and Fee Waiver 3.0 is designed to make higher education more accessible. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

  • In-District Residency: You must reside within the boundaries of one of these school districts:
    • Corpus Christi ISD
    • Calallen ISD
    • Flour Bluff ISD
    • Tuloso-Midway ISD
    • West Oso ISD
    • Parts of London ISD and Robstown ISD
Not sure if you qualify? Your household is considered in-district if it falls within these school districts and contributes to Del Mar College property taxes. Contact our Student Enrollment Center team to check your residency status.

  • High School Graduates
    • Must be part of the Class of 2027, including GED recipients
    • Dual Credit students are eligible, regardless of the number of credits earned, but must have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA
OR
  • Adult Learners
    • Must have 12 or fewer semester hour credits completed with at least a 2.0 GPA and have attempted no more than 18 semester hours at the time the Fall 2027 Semester begins (August 30, 2027)
  • College-Ready (NEW REQUIREMENT)
    • Applicants must demonstrate they are prepared for college-level courses by earning readiness benchmark scores on their TSIA2 assessment test or equivalent. See TSIA2 readiness scores here.

Additional Requirements

  • Full-Time Enrollment Required
    • Must enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours (SCH) per term beginning in the Fall 2027 Semester
  • Academic Progress
    • Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA to continue receiving the waiver

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Upcoming Events

No Freedom to Dream events are scheduled at this time.