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:
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 applicaiton to be consider for a CCPG A.
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 2022 taxes
2024-2025 Income Standards (for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
Family Size / 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
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.
The 2024-2025 CCPG Application covers Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
2024-2025 California College Promise Grant Application
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
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.
You can regain your eligibility by:
Valid Reason to Appeal:
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.
Previous Semesters - Appeal Deadline
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.
