Notice: For information about the free two-year tuition program offered at Irvine Valley College for first-time, full-time students, visit the Irvine Valley Promise webpage.
California College Promise Grant
The California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW), waives the enrollment fees for eligible California residents attending California Community College. The CCPG will waive the 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 Program Types
Below are the different types of California College Promise Grant at California Community Colleges:
California College Promise Grant 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 (CADAA) if you are an AB540 eligible student.
If you have already registered and paid your fees, you can still apply for the CCPG. If you are eligible for the CCPG, you can then request a refund of the enrollment fees that you've paid. For additional information regarding the refund process please visit the Student Payment Services website.
Important Reminders
- If you do not have student ID number, you will need to complete the online Admission Application with the Admissions and Records Office. For more information, visit Apply to IVC.
- Parking Discount for CCPG Recipients: Click here for information regarding the cost for student parking permits.
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.