<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/studentservices/articles/duarteview-citruscollegepromise18.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>06/18/2018</pubDate><title>Two-Year Support for Students Who Commit</title><author>Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist</author><image><img src="/studentservices/articles/images/duarteview-citruscollegepromise18.jpg" alt="new students wear promise program t-shirts walking into the student services building carrying folders and informational materials"/></image><caption/><thumbnail/><display/><description>More than a tuition benefit, Citrus College Promise connects lower costs with Early Decision, wrap-around support and academic requirements designed to help serious students earn a degree or certificate within two years.</description><tags><tag>departments</tag><tag>student life</tag><tag>student services</tag></tags></item>