What Free City does: Free City provides tuition-free access at CCSF for eligible San Francisco residents who qualify for in-state tuition or a nonresident exemption.
Who is eligible?
According to CCSF, students generally qualify for Free City if they live in San Francisco, register for CCSF classes, and have California residency or a qualifying nonresident exemption such as AB 540.
What does Free City pay for?
Free City covers eligible enrollment fees. Students who also qualify through specified financial-aid programs may receive a cash grant tied to enrolled units.
How widely is the program used?
The official 2022-23 Free City annual report states that more than two-thirds of CCSF’s credit-student population received Free City benefits during that year.