California College Promise Grant

California College Promise Grant

The California Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW), waives the enrollment fees for eligible California residents attending California Community College. The CCPG will be waive your per-unit enrollment fee for the entire academic year (fall through summer) if you apply and qualify. 

As of Fall 2016, CCPG recipients must have at least a 2.0 GPA and complete more than 50% of their coursework in order to retain eligibility for the grant. Students failing to meet academic progress standards by having two (2) or more semesters of academic Probation / Dismissal will lose their CCPG eligibility and should submit an Appeal for the Loss of CA Promise Grant for each of the following semesters until the fee waiver automatically roll over for future semesters as long as the student has financial need as determined by a new FAFSA / CADAA submitted each academic year. For more information, visit the Probation & Dismissal webpage.

California College Promise Grant Fee Waiver Program Types

Below are the different types of California College Promise Grant Fee Waiver at California Community Colleges:

California College Promise Grant Type A — For students receiving various forms of government assistance such as TANF/CalWorks, SSI/SSP or General Assistance (not Food Stamps). Students applying for the California College Promise Grant Type A will have to submit the FAFSA/CADAA and submit an Agency Certification of Untaxed Income form located in the Financial Aid Office.

California College Promise Grant B — For students meeting specific income requirements.

California College Promise Grant C — For students who have demonstrated financial need of at least $1,384 per the FAFSA (or CADAA for AB 540 eligible students).

How to Apply

To apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG), you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the California Dream Act Application (CDAA) if you are an AB540 eligible student.

If you have already registered and paid your fees, you can still apply for the California College Promise Grant. If you are eligible for the CCPG, you can then request a refund of your enrollment fees. For additional information regarding the refund process please visit the Student Payment Services website.

Note: IVC prefers to use the FAFSA or the CADAA (for AB540 students only) to determine overall student eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, as well as other federal and state aid programs such as the Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Work-Study, and Direct Loans.