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How to Qualify for California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

California residents may be eligible to have enrollment fees waived. The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) assists eligible students with the enrollment fees by waiving the student's tuition fees (currently $46 per unit). Students are responsible for paying the MJC general fees which include all materials cost for any course.

To be considered for this assistance, students must:

  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or the California College Promise Grant Application (CCPG) paper application.
  • Be a California resident, AB540 or AB1899 eligible student or homeless youth who meet eligibility requirements
  • Meet one of the following qualifying methods (CCPG A, CCPG B, or CCPG C) listed below:

Method and Qualifications

Independent Students: A student qualifies if he/she receives assistance from or meets any of the following criteria. Documentation is required as indicated on the CCPG application. Submit supporting documentation along with the CCPG application to be consider for a CCPG A.

  • TANF/CalWORKs
  • SSI/SSP
  • General Assistance
  • A Veteran's dependent fee waiver
  • Is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or is a child of a recipient, or a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack
  • A dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty

Students who are dependent on either the FAFSA or CADAA and meet the following criteria, are considered independent on the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) paper form:

  • Do not live with parents
  • Were not claimed on parents tax return for the tax year as indicated on the application
2024-2025 Income Standards 
(Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)

Family Size and Income

  • 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 Add:  $7,710

2025-2026 Income Standards
(Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026)

Family Size and Income

  • 1: $22,590
  • 2: $30,660
  • 3: $38,730
  • 4: $46,800
  • 5: $54,870
  • 6: $62,940
  • 7: $71,010
  • 8: $79,080

Each Additional Family Member Add:  $8,070

A student who does not meet eligibility requirements for CCPG A or B can apply through the FAFSA or CADAA application. A student qualifies if he/she is determined to have minimum unmet need (as annually established by the Chancellor's Office) by the Student Financial Services Office.

 

CCPG for Respiratory Care Program – BS Degree

Students accepted into the Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care program at MJC will pay $130 per unit (upper division coursework fee of $84 and enrollment fee of $46).  If eligible for a California College Promise Grant, the $46 per unit will be waived leaving the student to pay $84 per unit as required pursuant to Education Code 78042 (g)(5).  Students in this program may apply for the California College Promise Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Cal Dream Act Application (CADAA) only.  Paper applications cannot be considered.

Important! The California College Promise Grant is good for 3 semesters.  Students do not need to re-apply every semester.

Applying for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

2024-2025 CCPG Application - Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025:

2024-2025 Application (English)

2025-2026 CCPG Application - Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026:

2025-2026 Application (English)   2025-2026 Application (Spanish)

How to submit your CCPG form

  • In Person:  Pick up and submit an application at Student Financial Services Office, Yosemite Hall, West Campus OR Enrollment Services Office, Student Services, East Campus
  • Email:  mjc_finaid@mjc.edu
  • Fax:  (209) 575-7719
  • Mail:  Modesto Junior College, Student Financial Services, 435 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) & Appeal Process

If you don't keep up your grades or complete your classes, you will get notified within 30 days of the end of each term if you are being placed on either Academic (GPA) or Progress (Course Completion) probation. If you have two consecutive terms of probation, you may lose eligibility for the fee waiver at your next registration opportunity.

Per Title 5, Section 58108 Regulations of the California Community College Systems, students will lose eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), beginning Fall 2016, if they do not meet Academic and Progress Standards of maintaining a 2.0 GPA and/or not successfully completing over half of the units attempted for two consecutive primary (Fall/Spring) semesters. The first calculation of a term began in Fall 2015 at MJC.

If a student continues for a second consecutive term (fall/spring semesters) on academic or progress probation, it will result in the loss of the California College Promise Grant (Fee Waiver). Students who have lost their CCPG may appeal to have it reinstated based on a change to their economic situation, inability to obtain essential support services or special consideration based on receiving certain benefits or programs.

Appeals

You can regain your eligibility by

  • Improving your GPA or Course Completion to meet the academic and progress standards
  • Successfully appealing under extenuating circumstances (see VALID REASONS TO APPEAL below)
  • Not attending your school district for one year (not including summer)

Valid Reason to Appeal

  • Verified accidents, illness or other circumstances beyond your control
  • Changes in an economic situation
  • Evidence of inability to obtain essential support services
  • Special consideration factors for CalWORKs, EOPS, DSPS and veteran students
  • Disability accommodations not received promptly

Appeal Process

Submit a completed appeal form with all supporting documentation as indicated on the form based on your appeal reason. Any missing information may result in your appeal being denied. 

Now accepting appeals for:

You should receive email notification regarding the outcome of your appeal within 1 - 3 weeks.  Please note that decisions for Spring 2025 may be delayed until Fall grades are final.

Please Note: If you have also lost Priority Registration, you will need to file a separate appeal.  Go to "Loss of Priority Registration" for more information.

Questions? Contact Student Financial Services (west campus) at 209-575-7700 or Enrollment Services (east campus) at 209-575-6853.

Note: When you file a FAFSA or CADAA, you are applying for a California College Promise Grant, as well as, other federal or state grants. Check with the Student Financial Services Office to see if you have already been awarded a California College Promise Grant through your FAFSA or CADAA before you submit a paper application.