Valley-Bound Commitment (VBC)
Financial and Academic Support for Your First Year of College
Are you a local high school graduate entering college? You may be eligible for the Valley-Bound Commitment program, which provides a free first year of college!
The Valley-Bound Commitment program is aimed at removing all economic barriers to the first year of college while providing critical guidance and support that is essential to continue striving towards individual educational and career goals.
How to Apply About Valley-Bound Commitment
Valley-Bound Commitment Office
Benefits of the Valley-Bound Commitment Program
The program is aimed at removing all economic barriers to the first year of college while providing critical guidance and support that is essential to continue striving towards individual educational and career goals. The benefits of participating in Valley Bound:
Priority B Registration - Early Registration
Dedicated Counseling Staff
All tuition and fees are covered
Field Trips & Cultural Experiences
All books and supplies are covered
Valley-Bound Commitment Program Requirements
Valley Bound Commitment (VBC) students are required to:
Attend Summer Session prior to the Fall semester
Register Full Time for the Fall and Spring semester
Complete a minimum of 2 workshops per semester
Complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service per semester
Meet with your counselor three times
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Application
The Valley Bound Commitment application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now closed. If you have questions, please contact valleybound@valleycollege.edu.
Happening in VBC
Upcoming Events
View All Events"Maximize Your Potential"...with actor, producer, filmmaker Timothy Jones
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 12:30 – 2pm PDT
SPECIAL EXTENDED SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT LABS for Incoming Freshman (current High School Seniors) and New Students
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 3 – 6pm PDT
Class of 2024 Nuestra Graduacion
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 4 – 7pm PDT
Mindfulness Club
Monday, May 13, 2024, 3 – 4pm PDT
Who Are Our Students?
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:30 – 3pm PDT
About Valley-Bound Commitment
What began as a pilot program for 31 students in 2008 has blossomed into an award-winning program that has led to greater levels of student success for hundreds of Inland Empire residents.
Since its inception in 2008, participants in the Valley Bound Commitment (VBC) have achieved higher grades than their peers, continued their education beyond their first year at a higher rate than typical students, transferred to four-year colleges throughout California, and even spoken at Commencement ceremonies.
Now entering its fifteenth year of providing a free first year of college to local high school graduates entering college, the Valley Bound Commitment Program at San Bernardino Valley College serves over 20 high schools from our local area.
Education for “All” Starts with Opportunity. The Valley Bound Commitment program is generously supported by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Student Spotlights
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Angel Orozco
Christina Raney
Krista Ornelas-Mora
George Mora
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