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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 applicaiton 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
2024-2025

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

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.

 

California College Promise Grant 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.

The 2024-2025 CCPG Application covers Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025

2024-2025 California College Promise Grant Application

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

California College Promise Grant Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards

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:

  • 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

Loss of California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

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.