State Financial Aid Programs:
California College Promise Grant (Formerly Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver)
The California College Promise Grant program is available for qualified California residents and verified AB540 students that meet all eligibility criteria. The CCPG waives mandatory enrollment cost per unit, a portion or all of the health cost, and a portion of your parking permit for Fall and Spring semesters.
Application Period: 2020-2021 Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021; May 19, 2021
There are two ways to apply for the CCPG:
- Option 1 - Complete the FAFSA (or FAFSA en Español) or the California Dream Act application.
- Option 2 - Complete the online CCPG application(en Espanol) for Methods A and B. (link)
It is always best to complete your FAFSA or California Dream Act application for the CCPG. Many students do not qualify for a Method A or Method B, but will qualify for a Method C and additional financial aid funds by completing the FAFSA. If you are an undocumented student, you can complete the California Dream Application instead of the FAFSA.
IMPORTANT! If you do not qualify for the California College Promise Grant, you may be eligible for the Chaffey College Panther Promise program, which also waives enrollment fees. For more information, visit https://www.chaffey.edu/financialaid/panther-promise.php
Students, or their family if applicable, must be currently
- receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (CalWORKs, TANF),
- receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/SSP) or General Relief
To Apply: Complete the online CCPG application. Submit verification of your benefits, dated within the last 60 days to the Financial Aid Office
Special Classification
- are a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient (or dependent);
- are a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack;
- have certification from the California Department of Veteran Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant General; or
- are a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty that you are eligible for this waiver.
Submit verification from the appropriate agency and add the form we have established online.
Students or, your parents (if applicable), must meet the following income standards established by the state of California for the school year. Your income must be equal to or less than the amount indicated based upon your family household size, as indicated in the table below.
Number in Family Household (including the student) |
2020-2021 CCPG Income Standards Total 2018 Family Income |
1 family member |
$18,735 |
2 family members |
$25,365 |
3 family members |
$31,995 |
4 family members |
$38,625 |
5 family members |
$45,255 |
6 family members |
$51,885 |
7 family members |
$58,515 |
8 family members |
$65,145 |
Each Additional Family Member |
$6,630
|
Apply: Complete the online CCPG application. Students should be prepared to submit previous federal tax return(s),
or other income verification. These amounts are estimated at the time of publication
and are subject to change.
Chaffey College will use the information from your FAFSA to determine eligibility and will award those students who demonstrate to have minimum $1104 of financial need. No California College Promise application is required for a CCPG Method C.
Apply: Complete the FAFSA (or FAFSA en Español) or the California Dream Act application
Students are required to meet academic/progress standards to maintain eligibility for CCPG. Students who are placed on academic and/or progress probation or disqualified in two consecutive primary terms (Fall/Spring) will lose eligibility for CCPG at the next registration opportunity.
Academic - Sustain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring
semesters, or fall/winter/spring quarters), you may lose your eligibility.
Progress Complete more than 50% of your coursework
If the cumulative number of units you complete is not more than 50% in two consecutive
primary terms (fall/spring semesters, or fall/winter/spring quarters), you may lose
your eligibility.
Combination of Academic and Progress Standards
Any combination of two consecutive terms of cumulative GPA below 2.0, and/or cumulative
unit completion of not more than 50% may result in loss of California College Promise
Grant (BOGW)eligibility.
How will I know?
Students will be notified within 30 days of the end of each term if you are being
placed on either Academic (GPA) and/or Progress (Course Completion) probation. Your
notification will include the information that a second term of probation will result
in loss of fee waiver eligibility. After the second consecutive term of probation,
you may lose eligibility for the fee waiver at your next registration opportunity.
How to regain eligibility?
If you lose eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, there are a few
ways that you can have it reinstated:
- Improve your GPA or Course Completion measures to meet the academic and progress standards
- Successful appeal regarding extenuating circumstances
- Not attending your school district for two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring
semesters, or fall/winter/spring quarters)
The appeals process for extenuating circumstances includes:
- Verified accidents, illness or other circumstances beyond your control
- Changes in economic situation
- Evidence of inability to obtain essential support services
- Special consideration factors for CalWORKs, EOPS, DPS and veteran students
- Disability accommodations not received in a timely manner
Please note that foster youth and former foster youth (age 24 years and younger) are not subject to loss of the California College Promise Grant under these regulations.
Panther Promise
Chaffey College’s Panther Promise Program provides two years of FREE tuition to all first-time full-time (enrolled in 12 units) college students. To apply visit www.chaffey.edu/financialaid/panther-promise.php for eligibility requirements.
Cal Grants
Cal Grants are state funds awarded in addition to the Federal Pell Grant. Cal Grant
recipients are selected by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). To apply
for the Cal Grant Program, you must meet the requirements for the federal Pell Grants,
submit the FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form to CSAC by March 2nd.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
Amount may vary for students and is awarded based on enrollment.
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)
is a new California Community College financial aid program for students who receive
a Cal Grant B or Cal Grant C and are enrolled at least full time (12+ units). The
SSCG grant will provide students with additional financial aid assistance and encourage
successful on-time completion. The total award amount may vary, if a student is enrolled
in 12-14.99 units for a term or 15 units or more per term.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
CHAFEE Grant
The California CHAFEE Grant Program awards up to $5,000 annually to eligible foster
youth and former foster youth to use for college courses or vocational school training.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
Federal Financial Aid Programs:
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is federal money awarded to students based on financial need
to qualified undergraduate students, and in most cases, does not have to be paid back.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
Award amount may vary based on eligibility determined by FAFSA and enrollment.
FSEOG
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a need-based Federal
Grant available to undergraduate students with the highest need.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a need-based federally funded part-time employment program,
which allows eligible students to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Students
may work up to 20 hours per week and earn a monthly paycheck.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this award.
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six units
Direct Loan Program
Chaffey College participates in the Direct Loan Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Direct student loans are low interest loans to help pay for the cost of a student’s education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education, which assigns loans to one of its contracted loan servicers throughout the country after a loan is originated by a school for a student.
Federal student loans are long-term obligations. Accepting a loan means accepting the responsibility for repaying the money you borrow including interest costs and fees. Before you request a loan, make sure you find out the true costs, interest rates, and how long it will take to repay the loan. To get answers to these questions and more, go to https://studentaid.gov.
Direct Subsidized Loan
A subsidized loan on the basis of financial need. Unmet "need" is determined by subtracting the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and all other forms of financial aid from the Cost of Attendance (COA), or budget. Interest is paid by the federal government while you are in school as at least a half-time student (taking 6 units), during your grace period, and during your deferment periods Interest begins to accrue once you enter repayment.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Direct Unsubsidized loans are not based on financial need and is available to you regardless of income. The interest begins to accrue after your first disbursement. Interest is accrued from the time the loan is disbursed until is paid in full.
Loan Repayment
Federal student loans are long-term obligations. Accepting a loan means accepting the responsibility for repaying the money you borrow including interest costs and fees. Before you request a loan, make sure you find out the true costs, interest rates, and how long it will take to repay the loan. To get answers to these questions and more, go to https://studentaid.gov.
- Submit a request to stacy.sanchez@chaffey.edu. Include your name and Chaffey College student ID number
- The Financial Aid Office will review your financial aid file to ensure you are meeting
the minimum qualifications and are eligible to receive and complete a Federal Direct
Loan request form
- If you are eligible- You will receive an email in your panther student email account with the link to complete the online ‘Chaffey College Financial Aid Direct Loan Request ’
- If you are not eligible at this time- you will receive an email with information with the reason for not currently meeting the minimum qualifications and what, if any, steps you must take in the future.
Scholarships
Scholarships are usually, but not always, based on a combination of need and merit. Students may contact Student Activities and the Chaffey College Foundation for available scholarships.