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What is the promise grant?

The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is a state sponsored program, which waives enrollment fees ($46 per unit) for eligible California/AB540 residents and a portion of a students' parking permit for Fall and Spring semesters.
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What does the Promise grant cover?

For eligible California residents, the California Community Colleges Promise Grant permits enrollment fees to be waived. (Assistance for the purchase of books and supplies must be applied for separately.) Many California community colleges offer online California College Promise Grant applications through CCCApply.
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How do I know if I got the promise grant?

The California College Promise Grant will automatically appear in the student's awards if eligible. When students register for classes, the $46/unit enrollment fees will be waived. An award notification will be sent by the Financial Aid Office once eligibility is determined.
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How does the promise program work?

Students must be enrolled as a fulltime student to participate in the Promise Program. Students who hold to their promise of enrolling fulltime receive free tuition (even if you are not eligible for financial aid), priority registration, support for textbooks, and a dedicated support community.
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How many units is a promise grant?

There is no upper limit to the number of units for which a California College Promise Grant may be awarded, as long as the student remains enrolled in at least 12 units per term (considered full-time status), maintains aminimum GPA of 2.0, and has a completion rate of more than 50% of their classes.
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Does the Promise grant give you money?

The California College Promise Grant waives your enrollment fees ($46/unit fee) and entitles you to a discount on your parking for fall and spring semesters; it also discounts your health fee for all terms for which you qualify.
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Is the promise grant free?

The California Promise Grant covers tuition at dozens of California community colleges. That means tuition-free college if you're eligible. Instead of paying $46 per credit, you'll pay nothing in tuition.
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How much is the promise grant?

The California College Promise Grant is a form of CA State aid that waives the enrollment fee ($46/unit) for eligible CA resident students.
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How long is the promise grant?

Two-Year Pledge Program.
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Do you pay back the grant?

A grant is money that you don't have to pay back – however, it is important to know that if you receive more funding than you are eligible for, you could have a grant overpayment. Common reasons for a grant overpayment include: A change to your start or end dates.
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Who can apply for Cadaa?

The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 ...
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How much is the bog waiver fee?

Award Amount. The CCPG Fee Waiver waives eligible California residents' enrollment fees of $46 per unit.
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Does the promise program cover books?

Does LA College Promise cover fees for books and other required class expenses like instructional fees? Currently, the College Promise program does not cover these expenses. However, Promise students have access to additional financial assistance to help cover food, books or transportation costs.
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How long can you get the bog waiver?

You may apply for a BOGW at any point during the academic year. You must reapply for a BOGW each year, beginning with the summer term. If you are determined eligible for a BOGW, it will be valid for the entire academic year.
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Is the bog waiver a grant?

Breadcrumb. The California Promise Grant, formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW), waives the enrollment fees and tuition for eligible California residents attending California Community College.
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Does Promise Grant cover summer classes?

The CCPG will be awarded for the entire academic year which includes the (Summer, Fall and Spring) semesters. Note: California Residency status is determined by the Registrar at the SWC Admissions Office.
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What is the UC promise?

UC PromISE aims to expand our understanding of how immigration policies disrupt the educational experiences and wellbeing of college students from immigrant families.
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How many times can you get the bog waiver?

Answer: The student may receive College Promise fee waivers only during two award years. Therefore, the student could attend for Spring of the first award year, and then only for Summer, Fall and Spring of the second award year.
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When did the promise grant start?

The California Promise builds on the California College Promise Innovation Grant Program authorized through Assembly Bill 1741 in 2016.
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Who is eligible for Birmingham Promise?

Students must submit this application by March 1 of their senior year. To qualify for the UAB Birmingham Promise Scholarship, students must: Have graduated from a Birmingham City School: AH Parker, GW Carver, Huffman, Jackson-Olin, Ramsay, Wenonah, or Woodlawn High School.
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What is the first step in applying for financial aid?

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is the first step to obtaining federal student aid to help pay for your college or career school. Follow these eight simple steps to set yourself up for success and submit the form on time.
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What is the loss of bog waiver?

You may lose your eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (Loss of BOG) if you: Fail to maintain at least a GPA of 2.0 in two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring semesters), and/or. Complete less than 50% of your coursework in two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring semesters)
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What is AB 1899?

AB 1899, chaptered in September of 2012, provides for a non-resident enrollment fee exemption for “Victims of trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes”.
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What if college was free?

The benefits of free college include greater educational access for underserved students, a healthier economy, and reduced loan debt. Drawbacks include higher taxes, possible overcrowding, and the threat of quality reduction.
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