The California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly known as the Board of Governors' Fee Waiver (BOGFW), is a state funded program which is available to California residents * who meet the specific income eligibility requirements. To apply, submit a FAFSA or Dream Act application.
The program waives only the $46/unit Enrollment Fee. Students are responsible for paying any fees not covered by the award at the time of registration to avoid being dropped for non-payment. Student Health fees, Student Center fees and parking fees may be reduced or waived under qualifying CCPG standards (see "Types of CA College Promise Grants", below). The CCPG will be awarded for the entire academic year which includes the (Summer, Fall and Spring) semesters.
2024-2025 CCPG covers Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. The last day to award CCPG for 2024-2025 is May 30, 2025. Applications must be received by that date.
* Note: California Residency status is determined by the Registrar at the SWC Admissions Office.
To apply for the CCPG, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act application. Do NOT use the CCCApply website to apply for the CCPG. Students must use the FAFSA or California Dream Act application to determine eligibility for the CCPG.
Many students do not qualify for a Method A or Method B, but will qualify for a Method C and additional financial aid funds by completing the FAFSA. If you are an undocumented student, you can complete the California Dream Application instead of the FAFSA.
IMPORTANT! If you have already paid the enrollment fees for your classes, and then receive the CCPG, you may request a refund of your paid fees from the Cashier's Office, located in the Cesar Chavez Center, First floor, or at the Student Services counter at any of the Higher Education Centers.
To qualify for CCPG, you must be a California resident or eligible AB 540 student and meet the eligibility requirements for Method A, B or C. Each type of CCPG has different eligibility requirements. Please see below for more information on each.
If awarded the CCPG, there are no minimum or maximum unit requirements for the program.
IMPORTANT! If you do not qualify for the California College Promise Grant, you may be eligible for the Southwestern College Promise, which also waives enrollment fees. However, eligibility requirements differ. For more information, visit Southwestern College Promise page.
To receive a CCPG-A, the student is required to provide the Verification of Benefits form, dated within 60 days of the FASFA or CA Dream Act application date.
Verification of eligibility from the appropriate agency is required.
Waives:
Students who are eligible for a CCPG-A will have their Enrollment, Health and Student Center Fees Waived, and the Parking Permit Fee will be reduced. Students who are eligible for a Special Classification CCPG will have their Enrollment Fees waived only.
Eligibility:
Students and/or their parent(s) must meet the household size and income standards established each year by the State of California.
| Number in Family Household (including the student) | 2024-2025 CCPG Income Standards Total 2022 Family Income |
|---|---|
| 1 Family Member | $21,870 |
| 2 Family Members | $29,580 |
| 3 Family Members | $37,290 |
| 4 Family Members | $45,000 |
| 5 Family Members | $52,710 |
| 6 Family Members | $60,420 |
| 7 Family Members | $68,130 |
| 8 Family Members | $75,840 |
| Each Additional Family Member | $7,710 |
Waives:
Students who are eligible for a CCPG-B will have their Enrollment Fees waived, and the Parking Permit will be reduced. Method-B does not waive the Health Fees. Back to top
Eligibility:
Southwestern College will use the results to determine student eligibility for the CCPG and will award those students who are enrolled and determined to have a minimum financial need of at least $1104. Apply:
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADA, for eligible AB540 students that meet CADA criteria). Waives:
Students who are eligible for a CCPG-C will have their Enrollment Fees waived and the Parking Permit Fee reduced. Method-C does not waive the Heath Fees. Back to top
Under AB131, students who are registered as AB540 students are entitled to apply for a CCPG and should apply for the CCPG using the Dream Act application. For students needing to qualify under the CCPG-C, students with a valid SSN should complete the FAFSA application and students without a valid SSN should complete the California Dream Application. Visit our webpage to get more information on AB540 eligibility and the California Dream Act information.
Students are required to meet academic/progress standards to maintain eligibility for CCPG. Students who are placed on academic and/or progress probation or disqualified (DQ) in two consecutive primary terms (Fall/Spring) will lose eligibility for CCPG at the next registration opportunity.
Academic - Sustain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring semesters, or fall/spring quarters), you may lose your eligibility.
Progress Complete more than 50% of your coursework
If the cumulative number of units you complete is not more than 50% in two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring semesters, or fall/spring quarters), you may lose your eligibility.
Combination of Academic and Progress Standards
Any combination of two consecutive terms of cumulative GPA below 2.0, and/or cumulative unit completion of not more than 50% may result in loss of CCPG eligibility.
If you lose eligibility for the CCPG, you will be notified within 30 days of losing eligibility. You have several options to regain eligibility:
The appeals process for extenuating circumstances includes:
Please note that foster youth and former foster youth (age 24 years and younger) and students receiving the CalVet waiver are not subject to loss of the CCPG under these regulations. If you have questions or need assistance with the CCPG, please contact the Financial Aid Office. If you need assistance on issues about residency, please contact the Admissions & Records Office.
Contact us if you need help or have questions.
Cesar Chavez Student Services Center, 1st Floor
900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Monday and Tuesday 8:00am - 6:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Note: Closed on legal and campus holidays
(619) 482-6357 main
(619) 482-6444 fax
(server receives faxes digitally)
financialaid@swccd.edu
(please send any emails from your SWC email address)