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California College Promise Grant

What is the CCPG?

The California College Promise Grant (or CCPG) is a fee waiver that covers your enrollment fees at California Community Colleges, if you qualify.

The CCPG is not disbursed to students like other aid programs. It goes strictly to account balances to cover enrollment fees., and any CCPG award in excess of the cost of enrollment fees is not refunded to a student. CCPG does not cover student registration fees, course material fees, or books and/or supply costs; students are still responsible to pay these fees.

CCPG Eligibility Criteria The CCPG offers four different methods for students to qualify:
CCPG-A

A student (or parent for dependent applicants) is a current recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or General Assistance/General Relief (GA/GR)
CCPG-B

A student (or parent for dependent applicants) has a household size and annual family income that do not exceed the state-designed income standards

 2025-2026 CCPG-B Income Standards

Family Size 2025-2026 Income Limits
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		 $8,070

 
CCPG-C

A student has submitted a financial aid application (FAFSA or CADAA) and has demonstrated a financial need of $1,104 or more*
CCPG-S

A student has a special classification

**CCPG-C is the most common CCPG award at Cuesta, and it’s also the easiest to apply and qualify for

 

Applying for and Maintaining Eligibility for CCPG

You can apply for the CCPG at any point during the academic year, and once you apply, your eligibility will be valid for the entire academic year. However, you must reapply each academic year to be eligible.

Once you are qualified for the CCPG, you must make sure to meet the following academic standards to remain eligible:

Academic Standard Description
Applying for CCPG
Maintaining Academic Eligibility

Failure to meet these academic standards for 2 consecutive primary semesters may lead to a loss in CCPG eligibility. 

  • Academic: Maintain a cumulative  2.0 GPA or higher
  • Progress:  Complete more than 50% of your attempted units

 

 

Loss of CCPG Eligibility To move forward with a Petition, you must do the following:
Regaining Eligibility without a Petition
  • Meet academic standards above; OR 
  • Not attending Cuesta College for two consecutive primary semesters (fall and spring); OR
  • Submit a Petition to Reinstate Enrollment Priority/CCPG Eligibility Form.
Regaining Eligibility with a Petition

To move forward with a Petition, you must do the following:

  1. Submit a Petition to Reinstate Enrollment Priority and/or CCPG Eligibility Form
  2. Include a statement explaining your situation and how you will meet academic progress standards
  3. Include a comprehensive student education plan with an academic counselor
  4. Provide supporting documentation