What is the CCPG?

The California College Promise Grant (or CCPG) is a fee waiver that covers your enrollment fees at California Community Colleges, if you qualify.

The CCPG is not disbursed to students like other aid programs. It goes strictly to account balances to cover enrollment fees. Students are still responsible to pay for other Student Registration Fees. 

How to Apply

1. You can submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)  

 

2.  You can submit a Paper CCPG Application

    • Apply this way because- one of the following situations applies to you:
      • You do not want to apply for other "Federal or State Aid" and you qualify for CCPG under Method "A" or "B" below.  Use Paper CCPG Application because it will process faster!
      • You are a "Dreamer" (an undocumented or AB540 individual) and you missed the Cal Grant March 2nd deadline, and you qualify for CCPG under Method "A" or "B" below.  Use Paper CCPG Application because it will process faster!
      • You are an "Independent Student" according to the Paper CCPG Application Only, and you qualify for CCPG under Method "A" or "B" below.  Use the Paper CCPG Application because you are not considered an "Independent Student"  on FAFSA or Cal Dream Application.

 

Paper CCPG Application Below (do NOT submit a Paper CCPG Application if you have already submitted a FAFSA or CADAA):

CCPG Eligibility Requirements:

You Must:

    • be a California resident as determined by your college's Admissions Office
    • be enrolled in at least one credit course
    • meet one of the following methods below

 

Method A: Applies to both Paper CCPG Application & FAFSA or CADAA

You meet Method A if any of the following apply to you-

    • You received need-based aid (TANF, CalWORKS, SSI or General Assistance payments). Or for dependent students, your parent received this assistance or their Registered Domestic Partner (RDP) did.
    • You have certification from the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard Adjunct General that you are eligible for a dependent's fee waiver.
    • You are a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or the child of a recipient.
    • You are a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
    • You are a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty. 

 

Method B - Income Limits:  Applies to both Paper CCPG Application and FAFSA or CADAA   

NOTE:  The FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) have wider guidelines for qualifying for CCPG than the Paper CCPG Application.  This means you could qualify for CCPG through FAFSA or CADAA when you do not qualify for CCPG through the Paper Application. 

Method B Income Limits for Paper Application Only for 2023-2024

Family Size for 2023-2024

2021 Income Limits
1 $20,385
2 $27,465
3 $34,545
4 $41,625
5 $48,705
6 $55,785
7 $62,865
8 $69,945
Each Additional Family Member $7,080

Method C:  Applies to FAFSA and CADAA Only!

You qualify for Method C when your "Financial Need" is $1,104 or greater. 

"Financial Need" is the result of subtracting the "Estimated Family Contribution" (as determined by FAFSA and Cal Dream Applications) from the student’s "Cost of Attendance" (as determined by the your college).

 

This page was last updated by the Financial Aid Office on 09/01/2023.