California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
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:
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)
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 |
A student has submitted a financial aid application and has demonstrated a financial need of $1,104 or more
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:
- A student's eligibility for CCPG-A, CCPG-B, and CCPG-S is determined by the California College Promise Grant Application.
- A student's eligibility for CCPG-C is determined by submitting either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application.
- You can submit a Paper CCPG Application (do NOT submit a Paper CCPG Application if
you have already submitted a FAFSA or CADAA):)
- 2024-2025 California College Promise Grant Application
- 2024-2025 California College Promise Grant Application (solicitud en español)
- Use the Paper CCPG Application because you are not considered an "Independent Student" on FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application.
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:
- 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.
To move forward with a Petition, you must do the following:
- Submit a Petition to Reinstate Enrollment Priority and/or CCPG Eligibility Form
- Include a statement explaining your situation and how you will meet academic progress standards
- Include a comprehensive student education plan with an academic counselor
- Provide supporting documentation
This page was last updated by the Financial Aid Office on 05/22/2024.