When a student from northern Santa Barbara County walks across their high school graduation stage and steps into their future, we want them to know this: college is within reach, and their community believes in them.
That belief is what launched the Hancock Promise six years ago — a bold commitment to build a college-going culture here at home. We knew that cost was one of the biggest barriers for local families, even when the dream of a college degree was strong. So, we made a promise to the community: that
Hancock will cover one year of tuition for every local high school graduate…