Need Based Financial Aid Programs

California College Promise Grant

(Formerly Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver)

The California College Promise Grant waives your tuition ($46 per unit) costs for all units you enroll in. 

Who is Eligible?

Any California resident and verified AB540 who meets the CCPG criteria may receive the CCPG waiver.

There are three methods used to determine your eligibility for the CCPG:

• Demonstrated need form the FAFSA/CADAA
• Earning under the state mandated income ceiling 
• Receiving TANF/CalWORKs or SSI

 

To Apply:

• Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application 

Or 

• Complete the online  CCPG Application for Methods A and B.

 

2024-2025 Application Period: Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025; deadline to apply May 22, 2025

 

2024-2025 CCPG Application

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2024-2025 CCPG Application

Apply for the CCPG Application for the 2024-2025 academic year. This application will apply for the following semesters: Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. Deadline to apply is May 22, 2025

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CCPG Method A

Students, or their family if applicable, must be currently 

• receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (CalWORKs, TANF),
• receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/SSP) or General Relief

 

To Apply: Complete the online CCPG application. Submit verification of your benefits, dated within the last 60 days to the Financial Aid Office

Special Classification

• are a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient (or dependent); 
• are a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack; 
• have certification from the California Department of Veteran Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant General; or 
• are a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty that you are eligible for this waiver.
• have been exonerated of a crime by writ of habeas corpus or pardon.
• are dependent/ spouse/ Registered Domestic Partner of a deceased
  physician, nurse, or first responder who died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency in California.

Submit verification from the appropriate agency and add the form we have established online.

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CCPG Method B

Students or, your parents (if applicable), must meet the following income standards established by the state of California for the school year. Your income must be equal to or less than the amount indicated based upon your family household size, as indicated in the table below.

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

Apply: Complete the online CCPG application. Students should be prepared to submit previous federal tax return(s), or other income verification. These amounts are estimated at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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CCPG Method C

Chaffey College will use the information from your FAFSA to determine eligibility and will award those students who demonstrate to have minimum $1104 of financial need. No California College Promise application is required for a CCPG Method C.

Apply: Complete the FAFSA (or FAFSA en Español) or the California Dream Act application

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California College Promise Grant Academic/Progress Eligibility Requirements

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  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/winter/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/winter/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 California College Promise Grant (BOGW)eligibility.

How will I know?
Students will be notified within 30 days of the end of each term if you are being placed on either Academic (GPA) and/or Progress (Course Completion) probation. Your notification will include the information that a second term of probation will result in loss of fee waiver eligibility. After the second consecutive term of probation, you may lose eligibility for the fee waiver at your next registration opportunity.

How to regain eligibility?
If you lose eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, there are a few ways that you can have it reinstated:

• Improve your GPA or Course Completion measures to meet the academic and progress standards
• Successful appeal regarding extenuating circumstances
• Not attending your school district for two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring semesters, or fall/winter/spring quarters)
  
  

The appeals process for extenuating circumstances includes:

• Verified accidents, illness or other circumstances beyond your control
• Changes in economic situation
• Evidence of inability to obtain essential support services
• Special consideration factors for CalWORKs, EOPS, DPS and veteran students
• Disability accommodations not received in a timely manner

To appeal, please complete this form. 

Please note that foster youth and former foster youth (age 24 years and younger) are not subject to loss of the California College Promise Grant under these regulations. 

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Cal Grants

Cal Grants are state funds awarded in addition to the Federal Pell Grant. Cal Grant recipients are selected by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). To apply for the Cal Grant Program, you must meet the requirements for the federal Pell Grants, submit the FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form to CSAC by March 2nd. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award. Amount may vary for students and is awarded based on enrollment.

Cal Grant B provides assistance for educational expenses to students from disadvantaged and low-income families. A FAFSA/Dream Act application and a GPA verification form must be submitted by March 2nd. Award amounts are $1,648 per academic year.  Cal Grant B-Students with Dependents (SWD) award is up to $6,000 per academic year.

Cal Grant C provides assistance to students who are enrolled in vocational/technical programs. Programs pre-requisites or general education classes do not qualify. Cal Grant C awards are a maximum of $1094 per academic year. Cal Grant B-Students with Dependents (SWD) award is up to $4,000 per academic year.

If you missed the March 2nd filing deadline, you may still qualify by meeting a September 2nd competitive Cal Grant deadline for California Community College students only. Manage your Cal Grant, at Web Grants 4 Students.

At the time funds are ordered, a student’s units will be verified and the student will be funded according to the number of units they are enrolled in.  No students will be paid for enrollment below 6 units.  For those students who are paid as halftime or three-quarter time, then subsequently add units, we will verify and confirm if a differential check needs to be issued.

Cal Grant SWD awards are for students with dependent children.  Students must certify eligibility on their Web Grants 4 Students account. 

  

Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) 

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a new California Community College financial aid program for students who receive a Cal Grant B or Cal Grant C and are enrolled at least full time (12+ units). Student Success Completion Grants will be awarded based on financial need according to your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and Cost of Attendance (COA). To receive the SSCG, a student must have received a Cal Grant B or Cal Grant C payment and enrolled in at least full time. The SSCG grant will provide students with additional financial aid assistance and encourage successful on-time completion. The total award amount may vary, if a student is enrolled in 12-14.99 units for a term or 15 units or more per term.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.

AWARD AMOUNTS

With the Student Success Completion Grant, the more classes you take, the more money you’re eligible to receive. You can get up to $8,000 a year to help cover education and living expenses. That means you can work less, take more classes, and stay on track to get your degree faster. 

Units Enrolled Per Semester	Award Amount Per Semester
12 - 14.99 Units	$1298
15 or more units	$4,000

 

CHAFEE Grant

The Chafee Grant assists current and former foster youth up to their 26th birthday to help pay for educational expenses. The California CHAFEE Grant Program awards up to $5,000 annually per academic year and must be enrolled at least 6 units.

Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program

The Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program supports Californians who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a one-time grant for re-skilling, up-skilling, and accessing educational programs to get back into the workforce.  For additional information and to apply, visit https://gsetg.csac.ca.gov/.

Federal Financial Aid Programs:

Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is federal money awarded to students based on financial need to qualified undergraduate students, and in most cases, does not have to be paid back. The amount of your Pell Grant is determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the Cost of Attendance at Chaffey College, your enrollment status (i.e. half-time, three-quarter time, or full-time), and whether you attend part or all of the academic year. The actual amount a student receives will be prorated based on actual units of enrollment for the term and will be adjusted for changes in enrollment per the disbursement schedule.

Award amounts may vary based on eligibility determined by FAFSA and enrollment. The maximum award a student is eligible to receive for the academic year will be posted to the students’ account. The maximum Pell grant award is $6,895 for the 2022-2023 academic year. All programs at Chaffey College are Formula 1.

FSEOG

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a need-based Federal Grant available to undergraduate students with the highest need based on the lowest EFC with priority for those who are Pell Grant eligible. Because funds are limited, priority is given to students who meet the FAFSA priority deadline March 2nd. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award. To receive FSEOG, a student must meet the “exceptional need” criteria. The FSEOG award amount is up to a minimum of $700 and maximum of $1,000 per academic year.  Students must be enrolled in at least 6 units to receive the award.  Award amounts are subject to change based on the availability of funds.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a need-based federally funded part-time employment program, which allows eligible students to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Students may work up to 20 hours per week and earn a monthly paycheck. The FWS award amount is up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
Students must be enrolled and maintain a minimum of six units

For more information click on the FWS sheet.

Direct Subsidized Loan

A subsidized loan on the basis of financial need. Unmet "need" is determined by subtracting the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and all other forms of financial aid from the Cost of Attendance (COA), or budget. Interest is paid by the federal government while you are in school as at least a half-time student (taking 6 units), during your grace period, and during your deferment periods Interest begins to accrue once you enter repayment.