California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

The California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly known as the Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver, is a state financial assistance program offered through the California Community College system.

What does the CCPG do?

The CCPG waives all of a student’s enrollment fees. Whether you enroll in 1 unit or 20, it will waive all your enrollment fees. For in-state students, enrollment fees are $46 per unit. This means the CCPG saves the average full-time student (enrolled in 12 units) $552 per term.

How do I apply for the CCPG?

If you are a US citizen or eligible noncitizen, complete the FAFSA for the award year in which you would like your fees waived. If you are an undocumented student with AB 540 status, apply using the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). Once we receive your FAFSA or CADAA (usually 3–10 days later), we will determine your eligibility and apply the CCPG. 

Submitting a FAFSA/CADAA is by far the best method for applying for the CCPG as it is the most reliable method for ensuring your eligibility is determined correctly. However, if you are certain that you would not receive any other financial aid in addition to the CCPG, or if you do not wish to submit a FAFSA/CADAA, you may submit a CCPG-specific application. Turn this form in via "Submit Requested Forms Here" on the Student Self-Service section of FalconNest.

2025-26 CCPG – California College Grant Application (English)

2025-26 CCPG – California College Grant Application (Spanish)

Who is eligible?

There are several methods for becoming eligible for the CCPG fee waiver.

Part A: Students receiving TANF/CalWORKs, SSI/SSP or General Assistance. Additional documentation is required. Eligibility is confirmed for independent students if the benefits are received by the student in their name and for dependent students if the parent(s) receive benefits as a primary source of income.

Part B: Students who meet low-income criteria. The income levels are adjusted annually and can be found on the Chancellor’s Office website.

Part C: Students whose FAFSA or CADAA application indicates an unmet financial need equal or greater than the enrollment fees for a full-time student (24 units).

Part D: Students who, at the time of enrollment, are homeless youths as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and are under 25 years of age.

Special Classifications

Students who are:
⦁ Dependents of California National Guard members;
⦁ Dependents of veterans;
⦁ Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and their dependents;
⦁ Surviving dependents of the September 11, 2001 attacks;
⦁ Dependents of law enforcement or fire suppression personnel; and/or
⦁ Exonerated of a crime by writ of habeas corpus or pardon.

How do I maintain eligibility?

In addition to the eligibility criteria, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and complete more than 50% of the units they attempt. If they fail to meet either of those conditions in two consecutive primary terms, they will lose eligibility for the CCPG fee waiver. Students who have become ineligible may file a Loss of Enrollment Priority and/or CCPG Fee Waiver Appeal if they have special circumstances that led to their poor performance.

 

What's the difference between the CCPG and the Solano Promise (sometimes called the "California Promise Grant"?

See this article.

 

For more details, you can refer to the CCC page on the CCPG or the most current CCPG manual.