California College Promise Grant

Students qualify if they or their family are currently receiving:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/CalWORKs)
• General Assistance (GA)
• Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Program (SSI/SSP)

Other Eligible Groups:

• Dependents eligible for a CalVet Dependent Fee Waiver
• Dependents of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient
• Dependents of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack
• Dependents of law enforcement or fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty

*Students must submit supporting documentation for verification.

Documentation Required

Students qualify based on income standards set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• Income verification may require submission of federal tax returns, W-2s, or other income documents.
• Eligibility is based on family size and income level from the prior year.
• Income limits are updated annually and are subject to change.

Students qualify if they:

• Submit a FAFSA or CADAA (REQUIRED)
• Have an unmet financial need of at least $1,104, determined by the Financial Aid Office.

*The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is subtracted from the Cost of Attendance to determine financial need. If the remaining amount is $1,104 or greater, the student qualifies for the fee waiver.

• Once awarded, the fee waiver covers summer, fall, and spring terms for the academic year.
• Students must reapply each year by submitting a FAFSA or Dream Act Application.
• Fee waivers are automatically posted to student accounts once eligibility is confirmed.
• If eligible, students will not be charged the $46/unit enrollment fee when registering for classes.

• If a student retroactively qualifies for a fee waiver, the college may reimburse previously paid fees (only within the current academic year).
• If a student becomes ineligible after receiving the CCPG Fee Waiver, the college may recover ineligible fees.
• Students who already paid fees can apply for a refund using the Application for Refund of Enrollment Fees, available at:
  • Admissions & Records Office (Building 1600, Second Floor)
  • Online on the FORMS page

The College Tuition Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents covers mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at:

• California Community Colleges
• California State Universities (CSU)
• University of California (UC) campuses

*The program does not cover books, parking, or housing costs.

• More Information & Application: CalVet College Fee Waiver
• College Fee Waiver for Veterans' Dependents Programs

Students must maintain academic and progress standards to keep their CCPG Fee Waiver.

Academic Standard – Minimum GPA

• Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• A GPA below 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms (Fall and Spring) may result in the loss of the fee waiver.

Progress Standard – Minimum Course Completion

• Students must successfully complete at least 50% of their coursework.
• Completing less than 50% of total attempted units for two consecutive primary terms may result in the loss of the fee waiver.

Combination of Academic & Progress Standards

Students may lose eligibility if they:

• Have two consecutive terms where their GPA is below 2.0, and/or
• Have two consecutive terms where they complete less than 50% of attempted units.

*Students will be notified within 30 days after each primary term if they are placed on academic/progress probation.
*A second consecutive term of probation may result in the loss of the CCPG Fee Waiver at the next registration period.

Students may appeal the loss of their fee waiver under certain circumstances.

Definition of "Consecutive Terms"

• Consecutive terms include two primary semesters (Fall and Spring) with no more than ONE primary term of non-attendance in between.
• Example:
  • Attended Spring 2023, skipped Fall 2023, attended Spring 2024 → Consecutive terms
  • Attended Fall 2022, skipped Spring 2023 and Fall 2023, attended Spring 2024 → Not consecutive

*Foster Youth and students eligible for the CalVet Fee Waiver are exempt from this policy.