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California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

 

The State of California offers a CCPG for students who are residents of the State of California and who are eligible for need-based financial aid. The CCPG pays your enrollment fee for the academic year once eligibility has been determined. Other fees, such as the health, materials, parking, student body, and student representation fees must be paid by you.

It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you complete the FAFSA or Dream Application for the CCPG program to see if you are eligible for additional financial assistance. CCPG-only applications are available on-line through WebSMART. You must be admitted to Cañada College before you can access WebSMART. Eligibility for a CCPG may be determined under less strict dependency criteria than federal funding requires (example: a 19 year old student who is unmarried and does not support anyone may be considered independent for the CCPG if s/he was not claimed on the parent’s federal income tax during the previous year and no longer lives with a parent).

There are four types of CCPG:

CCPG-A:  If you are independent, to be eligible you must be currently receiving TANF, CALWORKS, General Assistance, or SSI/SSP, or if you are dependent, your parent(s)must be currently receiving any of these types of assistance.

CCPG-B: To be eligible you must meet the State defined Income Limits OR have a "0" EFC on your Student Aid Report. The 2022-23 income standards listed below are based on income for the 2021 tax year. The 2021-22 income standards listed below are based on income for the 2020 tax year. If you are independent, use your income (and spouse’s) only. If you are dependent, use your parents' income only:

Family Size

  

2021-2022

Total 2019 Income

2022-2023

Total 2020 Income

1

   $19,140 or less $19,320 or less

2

   $25,860 or less $26,130 or less

3

   $32,580 or less $32,940 or less

4

   $39,300 or less $39,750 or less

5

   $46,020 or less $46,560 or less

6

   $52,740 or less $53,370 or less

7

   $59,460 or less $60,180 or less

8

   $66,180 or less $66,990 or less

Each Additional
Family Member

   $6,720 $6,810

 

CCPG-C: Qualify based on at least $1,104 of need based on the FAFSA or Dream Application.
Note: EOP&S require either CCPG A or B eligibility or an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 to receive their services.

CCPG – Special Classification

If you meet any of the following criteria, you may be eligible for a fee waiver under the Special Classification guidelines. Certification is provided by various agencies. Please contact the Cañada College Financial Aid Office for assistance.

  • Eligible dependent of deceased or disabled veteran
  • Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or dependent
  • Dependent of California National Guard
  • Dependent of victim of September 11, 2001 terrorist attack
  • Dependent of deceased California law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty
  • Students who have been exonerated

Apply for the on-line CCPG (WebSMART >> Apply for a Fee Waiver)