Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver

**Students must complete a FAFSA Application in order to qualify for a Board of Governor's Fee Waiver**

This fee waiver is available only to California Residents and members of the military and their dependents. Residency is determined by the Admissions & Records Office. Eligibility for the fee waiver is based on income. There are three ways to qualify for the BOG:

1. BOG A: Students must submit documentation of monthly cash assistance from one of the following sources: TANF/CalWorks, SSI/SSP, General Assistance OR students must submit certification from California Department of VA/National Guard Adjutant General that they qualify for a dependent’s fee waiver OR students must submit documentation that they are a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or as a child of a recipient, or a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack OR students must submit documentation that they are eligible as a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty.

2. BOG B: Students may qualify based on income criteria. This criterion is established by the Chancellor’s Office. The income guidelines are updated annually by the Chancellor’s Office. Due to the sensitive nature of this information, these criteria are not published but are kept on file at the Financial Aid Office.

3. BOG C: Students who are not eligible for BOG A or BOG b, may qualify for BOG C. BOG C qualifications are based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determined by the Department of Education when the student completes their FAFSA application. These eligibility criteria are determined by the Chancellor’s Office. Due to the sensitive nature of information, the qualifying EFC cut-off is not published, but is kept on file in the Financial Aid Office.

California State Grants

Cal Grant B recipients may receive an annual award of $1551
Cal Grant C recipients may receive an annual award of $576

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) awards Cal Grants.

FOR ALL CAL GRANT PROGRAMS, NEW APPLICANTS MUST:

• Submit the FAFSA
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible noncitizen
• Be a California resident when graduated from high school
• Have a social security number
• Be enrolled at least half time and making satisfactory academic progress
  
• Attend an eligible California School
• Not be in default on any government loan or owe a refund on a state or federal grant
• Complied with the Selective Services requirements if required to do so
• Must NOT have a BA or BS degree
• Meet the FAFSA postmarked deadline of March 2. Or if you plan to attend in the fall you have until September 2 to apply. However, the number of Cal Grant awards is limited. To maximize your opportunity to receive an award apply by March 2.

For additional Cal Grant eligibility information please visit the California Student Aid Commission/Cal Grants web site at http://www.calgrants.org/

Federal Grant Eligibiity

Pell Eligibility:

Based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) received from Department of Education

Up to $5,550 per aid year

Must NOT have a B.A/B.S. degree

FSEOG:

Pell Recipients get first priority

Based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) received from Department of Education and having children that the student supports more than 50%

Must NOT have a B.S./B.A. degree

Up to $200 per semester

Due to a limited amount of funds, not all qualified students will receive FSEOG.

Federal Work Study:

Based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) received from Department of Education

Awarded when student is hired for an eligible position

Up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session

$8.00 per hour

Federal Work Study is dependent upon funding. Federal Work Study positions are limited so apply early within the semester!