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California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

The California College Promise Grant is for California residents that meet certain criteria which permits enrollment fees to be waived.

Fee Waiver

California College Promise Grant requires a minimum need of $1,104

  • Waives enrollment fees (tuition) for eligible students who are California residents or who have AB 540 status, as determined by Admissions & Records.

  • Not paid as cash. California College Promise Grant is a resource applied directly to your student account to pay for class fees. Does not waive service fees, which must be paid by you or by your financial aid. See Fees.

  • Undocumented  students that meet AB 540 requirements can apply by submitting the California Dream Act Application instead of FAFSA, or by completing the 2024-2025 California College Promise Grant Application. (Fall 2024/Spring 2025)

English Version:        

2024-2025 CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT APPLICATION 

 

Spanish Version:

2024-2025 CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT APPLICATION

 

How to submit

To submit the California College Promise Grant application, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@zo23.com to be assigned an upload button in the Financial Aid Self Service Required Documents page. You will then be able to upload your application using the manage button. 

The California College Promise Grant pays enrollment fees when:

  • you are eligible for a Cal Grant or other need-based financial aid,

  • you receive CalWORKs/TANF, SSI or General Assistance (or if you are a dependent student and one of your parents receives this assistance),

  • your total family income is within the income standards* (see below), or

  • you fall into a special classification that includes dependents of veterans.

For details on the California College Promise Grant, go to www.icanaffordcollege.com and choose Financial Aid Info at the top of the page.

 


California College Promise Grant Program

CCPG-B 2024-2025 Income Standards*

Family Size 2022 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  $7,710

 

California Code of Regulations, Title V, Section 58621 requires that Butte College establish, publish, and apply a policy providing that a student who is otherwise eligible for a California College Promise Grant become ineligible if the student is placed on academic or progress probation, or any combination thereof for two consecutive primary terms (Fall and Spring). Terms shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the student’s enrollment so long as the break in the student’s enrollment does not exceed one primary term. Loss of eligibility shall become effective at the first registration opportunity after such determination is made.

Students placed on academic or progress probation shall be notified, via Butte College student email, of their status no later than thirty days following the end of the term that resulted in the student being placed on academic or progress probation.

The following Academic Standards are applied to the California College Promise Grant ONLY.

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Minimum cumulative progress rate of 50%

Students will lose their California College Promise Grant eligibility if their GPA and/or progress rate falls below the minimum for two consecutive semesters.

Reinstatement of the California College Promise Grant

It is possible for students to have their California College Promise Grant eligibility reinstated in the future. Reinstatement of eligibility requires:

  • Achieving the cumulative Academic Standards
  • Demonstrating significant academic improvement (significant academic improvement is defined as achieving no less than the minimum grade point average of 2.0 and progress standards of 50% in the term in which eligibility is determined). Reinstatement will be automatic and does not require the student to appeal for reinstatement.
  • Successfully appealing the reinstatement of California College Promise Grant eligibility due to documented extenuating circumstances. Reinstatement will not be automatic and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: A student who successfully appeals the loss of enrollment priority for the same term in which the student has been determined to lose the California College Promise Grant shall also have their eligibility restored for the same term. Students who have a verified Foster Youth determination and students receiving special category fee waivers are not subject to the loss of the California College Promise Grant.

Conditions for Filing an Appeal:

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A student who has lost eligibility due to failure to make academic standards may file an appeal, known as a California College Promise Grant APPEAL. An appeal will be reviewed only for documented “extenuating circumstances.” Appeals not meeting the definition of “extenuating circumstances” will not be accepted. Submission of an appeal does NOT GUARANTEE the reinstatement of students’ California College Promise Grant . Therefore, students should be prepared to pay for their enrollment fees pending the outcome of their appeal. If an appeal is approved, the student will receive the California College Promise Grant for the semester at the earliest rebill cycle following approval.

Examples of Extenuating Circumstances
Required Documentation
Verified illness, accident, or circumstance beyond student’s control

Documentation verifying onset or circumstance and duration of illness or situation contributing to the loss of the California College Promise Grant

Students with disabilities who applied for but did not receive accommodation in a timely manner

Attach requested accommodation documentation verifying the date and duration of the occurrence

Changes to economic situation

Documentation verifying the circumstance and dates of changes to economic situation

Evidence student was unable to obtain essential support services
Documentation verifying date and request for essential support services 
Special consideration of factors for CalWorks, EOPS, DSPS and Veterans students
Documentation of situation to be reviewed for special consideration 

Be sure to attach the following:

  • A typewritten statement explaining your situation and why the California College Promise Grant should be reinstated
  • Documentation to support extenuating circumstances, or the need for an accommodation

Butte College offers many student support services to assist in maintaining your California College Promise Grant eligibility. We encourage you to take advantage of services, such as; counseling, tutoring, EOPS, DSPS, and other education planning services to ensure that you maintain your eligibility while you work to meet your educational goals.

What Happens Next?
The Financial Aid Office will review your California College Promise Grant Appeal and inform you by Butte College student email within 4 to 6 weeks whether your appeal has been approved or denied.

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