State Cal Grant C
Cal Grant C awards assist students in occupational, technical or career training programs. State Cal Grants do not need to
be paid back. The $547 award provides coverage for books and supplies. To qualify, you must meet the requirements and
enroll in a program that is at least four months in length. For additional information and helpful resources, visit WebGrants
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Recipients of the Cal Grant C can also receive an additional grant called the
Full-Time Student Success Grant for maintaining full-time enrollment (12 units each term); annual award is $600 or $300
each term.
Chafee Grant
The California Chafee Grant program awards up to $5,000 annually to eligible current or former foster youth who was a
dependent or ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18 years old, and not have reached their
22nd birthday as of July 1st of the award year. These funds do not have to be paid back. The application is located at the
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BOG Fee Waiver
The California Community College Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) waives your enrollment fee, reduces
the parking fee and health fee. Assistance granted under this fee waiver does not need to be paid back. Students are
responsible for paying any remaining and/or additional fees. Students may apply by completing the FAFSA, Dream Act
application, or the BOGW fee waiver form beginning with the summer session. It is strongly suggested that you complete the
FAFSA (if eligible) as it is the preferred method for students wishing to be considered for the BOGW. Most students, who do
not qualify with the BOGW fee waiver application, do qualify when they file the FAFSA. There is no cost, so why not take the
time to apply and see if you qualify for the waiver.
Did you know you may be able to get a partial refund for the past semester? You may apply for the BOGW fee waiver at any
time during the academic year, but no later than June 30th. If you are determined eligible for the BOG fee waiver, you are
eligible for assistance for the entire academic year. If you have already paid, you will be automatically reimbursed (get your
money returned to you) for covered fees. Students applying for a BOGW fee waiver after the refund period of any term will
only be refunded their enrollment fees.
NOTE: New Rule for All BOG Fee Waiver Recipients
Recipients of the BOG fee waiver must maintain satisfactory academic status; recipients who go on Academic Probation for
two (2) consecutive major terms (Fall/Spring) will lose their BOG fee waiver in the subsequent term.
Scholarships
In addition to Federal and State aid there are scholarships available to qualified students based on need, merit, major,
educational goal or other criteria. A scholarship is free money that does not need to be paid back. Visit
scholarships for current application and eligibility information, to view our monthly workshop schedule, or to sign-up for
scholarship email alerts.
Direct Loan Program
The Direct Loan Program has two components: subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
Subsidized is need-based; the government subsidizes the interest while you are enrolled at least half time.
Unsubsidized is not need-based; you will be charged interest from the time of disbursement until the loan is paid in full. If
you allow interest to accrue, it will be capitalized and added to the principal.
There are also PLUS Loans, for parents of dependent students. The PLUS loan requires a credit check.
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