The California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formally Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW), is a state-sponsored program that waives enrollment fees for qualifying students. Health fees, Student Center Fees & Rep Fees are not waived under California College Promise Grant.

Basic Program Information:

• Open to California residents, eligible AB 540 and AB 1899 students as determined by the Admissions Office;

• Meet minimum academic and progress standards;

• Meet criteria listed for at least one of the California College Promise Grant types shown below;

• California College Promise Grant is a fee waiver that covers Summer through Spring semesters

• Awards can be confirmed online through MyPalomar, “View Financial Aid” link;

• California College Promise Grant is not awarded retroactively after the semester ends;

• Enrollment fees paid by the student are refunded after the refund deadline if a waiver is approved during the semester.

• It does not cover books or any other fees. It only waives the $46/per unit enrollment fees

• If you lose your CCPG Eligibility, you may submit an Appeal

Is for students receiving cash assistance from TANF/CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, General Assistance.

• Proof of benefits dated within the last 60 days must be submitted to verify eligibility.
• Eligible for reduced parking permit ($26/semester) .  No refunds for a permit already purchased prior to receiving CA College Promise Grant

Is for students who meet strict low-income criteria.  It is based on the previous year’s income.  If you do not meet the independent criteria (see CA College Promise Grant application for criteria), you will use your parent’s income to qualify

• Eligible for reduced parking permit ($26/semester) .  No refunds for a permit already purchased prior to receiving CA College Promise Grant

Students must have at least $1104 in financial need. Requires filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application. No additional application required.

• Students are automatically considered for a CCPG-C
• Eligible for reduced parking permit ($26/semester) .  No refunds for a permit already purchased prior to receiving CA College Promise Grant

Special Classifications:

Proof of eligibility from the appropriate agency is required.  Click on the links below for more information.

• 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
• Dependent (surviving spouse and children) of deceased licensed physician or nurse due to COVID-19 during the pandemic state of emergency and employed or under contract with a health facility regulated and licensed by the State Department of Public Health to provide medical services or a first responder employed to provide emergency services