Apply for the California College Promise Grant

Find Out if You're Eligible to Get Your Fees Waived

APPLY FOR THE GRANT NOW!

Formerly Known as the BOG Fee Waiver,  The California College Promise Grant is funded by the State of California to fully waive the enrollment fees charged to eligible California residents and AB 540 students who are attending community college.

To determine your eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, you need to complete either the FAFSA, if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; the CA Dream Act if you fall into the category of AB 540 students; or the California College Promise Grant application.

California College Promise Grant: Fast & Simple State law requires that students attending California Community Colleges pay enrollment fees. The California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG [Board of Governors] Fee Waiver) permits these enrollment fees to be waived for all eligible California and AB 540 students. Please be aware that the California College Promise Grant is designed to cover your enrollment fees only. Other campus resources exist to assist with the purchase of books and supplies and must be applied for separately. The California College Promise Grant provides a 50% discount on the Foothill quarterly parking permit.

Find Out if You're Eligible for Other Types of Aid

If you submit a California College Promise Grant application, we also encourage you to find out if you are eligible for other types of financial aid by filing either a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.

* Important: You MUST REAPPLY for the California College Promise Grant for each new academic year (July 1 - June 30).

Also, beginning effective Fall 2016,  California Community College students receiving the California College Promise Grant must meet minimum academic and progress standards to remain eligible for the California College Promise Grant.

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* Important Note: For Dental Hygiene Bachelor's degree seekers: who wish to apply for a California College Promise Grant (formerly the Board of Governors Fee Waiver) pursuant to Education Code Section 76300 shall be required to complete and submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act Application in lieu of completing the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG [Board of Governors] Fee Waiver) application.