State Financial Aid Programs:
California College Promise Grant (Formerly Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver)
What does the California Promise Grant (CCPG) cover? | What does the Panther Promise cover? |
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The California College Promise Grant waives your tuition ($46 per unit) costs for all units you enroll in. |
Chaffey College's Panther Promise Program provides two years of free tuition to all first-time full-time college students. Students with qualifying disabilities may qualify for the Panther Promise with less than 12 units if certified by Disability Programs and Services Department (DPS). |
Who is Eligible? Any California resident and verified AB540 who meets the CCPG criteria may receive the CCPG waiver. There are three methods used to determine your eligibility for the CCPG:
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2021-2022 Application Period: Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022; deadline to apply May 18, 2022
2021-2022 CCPG Application
2022-2023 Application Period: Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023; deadline to apply May 18, 2023
2022-2023 CCPG Application
Apply for the CCPG application (en Español) for the 2021-2022 academic year. This application will apply for the following semesters: Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022. Deadline to apply is May 18, 2022
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.
- have been exonerated of a crime by writ of habeas corpus or pardon.
- are dependent/ spouse/ Registered Domestic Partner of a deceased
physician, nurse, or first responder who died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency in California.
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) |
2021-2022 CCPG Income Standards Total 2019 Family Income |
2022-2023 CCPG Income Standards Total 2020 Family Income |
1 family member |
$19,140 |
$19,320 |
2 family members |
$25,860 |
$26,130 |
3 family members |
$32,580 |
$32,940 |
4 family members |
$39,300 |
$39,750 |
5 family members |
$46,020 |
$46,560 |
6 family members |
$52,740 |
$53,370 |
7 family members |
$59,460 |
$60,180 |
8 family members |
$66,180 |
$66,990 |
Each additional family member |
$6,720 |
$6,810 |
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
To appeal, please complete this form.
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.
Cohort Default Rate
A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's student borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the next fiscal year. Please refer to the Cohort Default Rate Guide for a more in-depth description of cohort default rates and how the rates are calculated.
Students who default on their student loans affect Chaffey College’s ability to participate in the financial aid programs once the institution’s default rate reaches certain levels. The U.S. Department of Education announced that the current national federal student loan cohort default rate at https://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/defaultmanagement/cdr.html (also referred to as the CDR) is 7.3 percent. Schools who exceed 30% may have to take additional steps to continue to process federal and state financial aid.
Cohort Fiscal Year 2018 Calculation
Borrowers who entered repayment in 2018 and defaulted in 2018, 2019, or 2020
Borrowers who entered repayment in 2018
Chaffey College Cohort Default Rate (CDR)
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
3.7 |
5.3 |
10.1 |
- 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.
2021 CCCSFAAA Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 30, 2021
The California Community College Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (CCCSFAAA) will sponsor student scholarships; a total of ten (10) $500 student scholarships, one (1) $500 scholarships for each of the ten (10) California Community College regions across the state. In addition, there will be one (1) $1,000 scholarship from the “Mariana Deeken, Well it Depends” scholarship fund.
The following criteria must be met in order to apply for the CCCSFAAA Scholarship:
1) Enrolled in at least 6 units for Spring 2021
2) Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
3) Have remaining need of at least $1000.00
4) Applied for State and/or Federal Financial Aid
Click here to apply for the 2020-2021 CCCSFAAA Scholarship Program