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classes to avoid being dropped for nonpayment. Students must be
admitted to the college in order to be considered for the BOG Fee Waiver.
Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA application in a timely
matter to be awarded a BOG before registering for classes to avoid having
to pay unnecessary out of pocket costs.
To apply for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG), fill out the FAFSA
application (Dream Act Application, if applicable) online. The Financial Aid
Office will receive the results of the FAFSA or Dream Act Applications
within one week after submission and the BOG Fee Waiver will
automatically be awarded to eligible students. Receipt of the FAFSA
application results will also determine eligibility of other types of financial
assistance. Students may be eligible for a fee waiver, even when
determined not eligible for other types of financial aid. BOG applicants do
not have to be enrolled in a minimum number of courses to qualify.
Applicants only need to apply once to have fees waived for the entire
academic award year.
Students who are currently receiving benefits from TANF/Cal-Works,
SSI/SSP, General Relief, or are a certified veteran dependent by California
Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible for a BOG fee waiver. Just
bring in current proof of benefits (dated with the past 60 days) to the
Financial Aid Office and our staff will provide you with a short BOG
application to complete. However, students are strongly recommended to
complete the FAFSA or Dream Act application online so that we can
determine if you are eligible for other types of aid.
Whether you want to move into a career or move on to a four-year
university, San Bernardino Valley College wants to help you achieve your
educational goals. The Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver is available
for eligible students at California community colleges, and will waive your
per-unit enrollment fee at San Bernardino Valley College.
Once you’ve qualified for the BOG Fee Waiver, it’s important to ensure that
you’re meeting the academic and progress standards in order to avoid
losing the fee waiver.
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