California Promise Grant (Community College Enrollment Fee Waiver)
Offered by California Community Colleges / California Student Aid Commission
- Award amount
- $1,380
- Deadline
- Offered by
- California Community Colleges / California Student Aid Commission
- Renewable
- Yes
About this scholarship
The California Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver) waives enrollment fees for eligible California community college students. For 2025-26, the fee is $46 per unit, so for a full-time student (30 units/year), the grant is worth approximately $1,380. The grant is available to students who demonstrate financial need through FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
Who can apply
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Eligible states
- CA
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen
Eligibility details
Must be a California resident. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a California Community College. Must demonstrate financial need by qualifying through Method A (TANF/SSI/General Assistance recipients), Method B (income-based), or Method C (FAFSA Pell Grant-eligible). Income and family size determine eligibility.
How to apply
Online
What you'll need
- FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (for most eligibility methods)
- Proof of California residency
- Income documentation
Apply
Applications are submitted on the sponsor's own site. Always confirm requirements and dates there before applying.
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