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 applying for the California College Promise Grant, you may complete the 2025/2026 California College Promise Grant Application without filling out the CADAA. Download, complete and submit the application in person, by mail or email to financialaid.santarosa.edu.

• 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

  2025-26 California College Promise Grant Type B Income Standards 

  Family Size	Base Year Income
  1	$22,590
  2	$30,660
  3	$38,730
  4	$46,800
  5	$54,870
  6	$62,940
  7	$71,010
  8	$79,080
  Each Additional Family Member	$8,070

  _{5CCR § 58620: Student (dependent or independent) household income in the 
  prior year equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and 
  Human Services Poverty Guidelines for a family of that size. 
  5CCR § 58620(b)(1)(F): For purposes of this subdivision, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines used each year shall be the most recently published guidelines immediately preceding the academic year for which a fee waiver is requested. 
  Federal poverty guidelines available here: 
  Prior HHS Poverty Guidelines and Federal Register References | ASPE} 

  • You have filed a 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.}

• 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) of 2.0 or higher

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

  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:

  • 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.