The Pell Grant is awarded to students with high financial needs; grant amounts are dependent upon students' expected family contribution (EFC), the cost of attendance, and enrollment status (full-time or part-time). Learn more about Pell Grant.

The Pell Grant may be awarded to a student up to 600% of their lifetime. For example, if a student is enrolled full-time in the fall and full-time in the spring, they’ll use 100% of their lifetime eligibility (half-time enrolled for each term would use 50% of their lifetime eligibility). If you plan to transfer, consider the length of time you receive a Pell Grant before you transfer and the length of time you’ll need the Pell Grant to complete your transfer program. Regardless of lifetime eligibility used, a student with a previously earned Bachelor’s degree will not be eligible for the Pell Grant.

Need help paying your enrollment fees? The California College Promise Grant waives the $46 per unit enrollment fees and 50% of the parking permit for eligible students. If you are only interested in getting your enrollment fees waived, you may complete the 2024-2025 California College Promise Grant Application without filling out the FAFSA. Please explore the tabs below to learn more about the California College Promise Grant.

• California College Promise Grant Qualifications

  You may be eligible for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) if you are a California resident or qualify for AB 540 status and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • You or your parent(s)* are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/CalWORKs, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP), or General Assistance
  • You or your parent(s)* meet income standards
  • You have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) and have remaining financial need
  • You meet one of the following:
    • You qualify for a Dependent's Fee Waiver through the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant General
    • You are a dependent or a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor
    • 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
       

  ^{*Parental information only applies to students who are dependent. Not sure if you are a dependent? Find out here.}

  2023-2024
  California College Promise Grant Income Standards*

  Family Size	Base Year Income
  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

  _{* You and/or your family must have a total income in the prior year that is equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines based on family size.}

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• How do I stay eligible?

  To maintain your California College Promise Grant, you will need to meet the below academic and progress standards:

  1. Academic — Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or 2.0 or higher

  2. Progress — Successfully complete more than 50% of all cumulative units attempted.

  Cumulative Units Attempted

  All units on your transcripts count as attempted, whether they were completed with a Withdrawal (W), Excused Withdrawal (EW), or No Pass (NP), were repeated for a better grade, or eliminated from the GPA calculation through the Academic Renewal policy.

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  Exemption for Foster Youth: Foster youth up to 24 years of age are exempted from these standards and are not subject to the loss of CCPG eligibility.

• I lost eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, can I appeal?

  A student may lose CCPG eligibility only after they have not met any combination of the minimum academic and progress standards for two consecutive terms and only after the student has attempted 12 units. Learn how to submit an appeal by contacting the Financial Aid Office. You may submit an appeal to have your California College Promise Grant eligibility reconsidered if you meet one of the following circumstances:

  Consecutive Terms

  Terms shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the student's attendance so long as the break in the student's attendance does not exceed one primary term. For example, a student who attends for the fall 2022 semester, sits out for spring 2023 semester then attends for fall 2023 would be considered as attending consecutive terms (fall and fall). The counting of two consecutive primary terms starts over if a student does not attend in the district for two consecutive primary terms.

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  • Experienced an extenuating circumstance

    Extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to the death of an immediate family member, accident, illness, or other circumstances beyond your control.

    To be considered, please provide documentation which may include: medical records, a copy of the death certificate, or insurance claims.

  • Changes in your economic situation

    To be considered, please provide documentation which may include: layoff/termination notice, unemployment statements, or a letter from your employer verifying the circumstances and dates of loss or change in employment.

  • Unable to obtain essential support services

    To be considered, please provide documentation which may include: canceled appointment notices and/or a statement from a third-party professional on a letterhead.

  • Be a CalWorks, EOPS, DSPS, or Veteran student

    Special consideration will be given to CalWORKS, EOPS, DSPS, and veteran students. To be considered, please provide documentation that are you currently receiving these support services.

  • Be a student with disabilities and applied for but did not receive accommodations in a timely manner

    To be considered, please provide documentation which may include a copy of the accommodation requested and/or an explanation of services you feel you did not receive in a timely manner.

  • Your academic significantly improved

    To be considered, please provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts. You may get a copy of your unofficial transcripts through your Student Portal, under MY RECORDS.