California College Promise Grant Checker
The College Promise Grant (the old BOG fee waiver) covers California community college enrollment fees. See which of its four paths you qualify under.
The College Promise Grant waives the $46-a-unit enrollment fee ($1,380 for 30 units a year) at any California community college for residents and AB 540 students who (A) receive CalWORKs, SSI/SSP or General Assistance, (B) had 2024 household income at or below 150% of poverty, $23,475 for one person or $48,225 for four, (C) show at least $1,104 of need on the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, or (D) are homeless.
California College Promise Grant Checker
Your Result
The 2026-27 Part B income standards
| Family size | 2024 income at or below |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,475 |
| 2 | $31,725 |
| 3 | $39,975 |
| 4 | $48,225 |
| 5 | $56,475 |
| 6 | $64,725 |
| 7 | $72,975 |
| 8 | $81,225 |
| Each additional person | +$8,250 |
Income is the prior-prior year's (2024 for 2026-27) adjusted gross income plus untaxed income, for you and your spouse, or for your parents if you're a dependent. The standard is 150% of the federal poverty guidelines (California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 58620).
Special classifications also qualify, including dependents of deceased or disabled veterans and California National Guard members, Medal of Honor recipients and their dependents, and dependents of law enforcement or firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Keeping it: the grant can be lost after two consecutive fall or spring terms with a cumulative GPA below 2.0, or with half or fewer of your attempted units completed. It covers only the enrollment fee, not health, parking or materials fees, or the upper-division fee in community college bachelor's programs. Apply with the FAFSA, the California Dream Act Application or your college's CCPG application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the California College Promise Grant?
California residents and AB 540 students who receive CalWORKs, SSI/SSP or General Assistance; whose 2024 household income was at or below 150% of the poverty guideline ($23,475 for one person, $48,225 for four); who show at least $1,104 of financial need on the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application; or who are homeless.
How much does the College Promise Grant save?
It waives the $46-a-unit enrollment fee, so $552 for a 12-unit semester or $1,380 for 30 units a year.
Is the College Promise Grant the same as the BOG fee waiver?
Yes. The Board of Governors (BOG) fee waiver was renamed the California College Promise Grant in 2017. It works the same way.
Can undocumented students get the College Promise Grant?
Yes, if they qualify for in-state fees under AB 540. They apply with the California Dream Act Application or the college's CCPG application instead of the FAFSA.
Can I lose the College Promise Grant?
Yes. After two consecutive fall or spring terms with a cumulative GPA below 2.0, or with half or fewer of attempted units completed, you can lose it until you get back in good standing or win an appeal.
This tool gives an estimate only and is not affiliated with the California Community Colleges. Your college's financial aid office decides eligibility.