Fee Waivers

The Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGFW) offers 3 ways to help low income students pay the enrollment fee. The BOGFW is a waiver and does not require repayment. It is not tied to any other financial aid programs so it can be processed quickly. BOGFW applicants do not have to be enrolled in a specific number of courses and it pays the enrollment fees for the academic year and summer sessions. For instance, if you receive a BOGFW for the 2007-08 academic year, summer 2007, fall 2007, winter 2008 and spring 2008 terms are covered. You must complete the BOGFW application or FAFSA.

You are eligible for a BOGFW if:

• You are a California resident

• You are enrolled in at least 1 unit

• You qualify if any of the following statement applies to you:

Method A: You or your parent is a recipient of TANF/CalWORKSs, SSI/SSP (Supplemental Security Income), or General Assistance.

Method B: You meet the following income standards

Method C: You have financial need as determined by filing a FAFSA.

Students with the following special classifications are also eligible for a BOGFW

1. Certification from the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant General that you are eligible for a dependent’s fee waiver.

2. Eligible recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor or a child of a recipient, or a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

3. Dependents of deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty.