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California College Promise Grant

What is the CCPG?

The California College Promise Grant (or CCPG) is a fee waiver that covers your enrollment fees at California Community Colleges, if you qualify.

The CCPG is not disbursed to students like other aid programs. It goes strictly to account balances to cover enrollment fees. Students are still responsible to pay for other Student Registration Fees. 

CCPG Eligibility Criteria The CCPG offers four different methods for students to qualify:
CCPG-A

A student (or parent for dependent applicants) is a current recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or General Assistance/General Relief (GA/GR)
CCPG-B

A student (or parent for dependent applicants) has a household size and annual family income that do not exceed the state-designed income standards

 2024-2025 CCPG-B Income Standards

Family Size 2024-2025 Income Limits
1 $21,870
2 $29,580
3 $37,290
4 $45,000
5 $52,710
6 $60,420
7 $68,130
8 $75,840
Each Additional
Family Member		 $7,710

 
CCPG-C

A student has submitted a financial aid application and has demonstrated a financial need of $1,104 or more
CCPG-S

A student has a special classification

 It is recommended that you use CCPG-C method to qualify for additional financial aid.

Applying for and Maintaining Eligibility for CCPG

You can apply for the CCPG at any point during the academic year, and once you apply, your eligibility will be valid for the entire academic year. However, you must reapply each academic year to be eligible.

Once you are qualified for the CCPG, you must make sure to meet the following academic standards to remain eligible:

Academic Standard Description
Applying for CCPG
Maintaining Academic Eligibility

Failure to meet these academic standards for 2 consecutive primary semesters may lead to a loss in CCPG eligibility. 

  • Academic: Maintain a cumulative  2.0 GPA or higher
  • Progress:  Complete more than 50% of your attempted units

 

 

Loss of CCPG Eligibility To move forward with a Petition, you must do the following:
Regaining Eligibility without a Petition
  • Meet academic standards above; OR 
  • Not attending Cuesta College for two consecutive primary semesters (fall and spring); OR
  • Submit a Petition to Reinstate Enrollment Priority/CCPG Eligibility Form.
Regaining Eligibility with a Petition

To move forward with a Petition, you must do the following:

  1. Submit a Petition to Reinstate Enrollment Priority and/or CCPG Eligibility Form
  2. Include a statement explaining your situation and how you will meet academic progress standards
  3. Include a comprehensive student education plan with an academic counselor
  4. Provide supporting documentation