BOG Fee Waiver Eligibility

To qualify for a Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGW) you must be a California resident and meet one of the following criteria:

Type A (documentation required)

  • You or your family are receiving public assistance from the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or General Assistance
  • You have certification from the California Department of Veterans' Affairs or the national Guard Adjutant General for a dependent's fee waiver
  • You are a dependent of or a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor
  • You are a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

Supporting documentation must be provided for all.

Type B (no documentation required)

You meet the following income standards:

Number in Houshold (including yourself) Total Family Income (adjusted gross income and/or untaxed income)
2006 Tax Year 2007 Tax Year
1 $14,700 $15,315
2 $19,800 $20,535
3 $24,900 $25,755
4 $30,000 $30,975
5 $35,100 $36,195
6 $40,200 $41,415
7 $45,300 $46,635
8 $50,400 $51,855
each additional family member add $5,100 add $5,220

Other Eligibility

If you do not meet either of the above eligibiliy guidelines, you may still be able to have your enrollment fees waived if you complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We encourage you to complete the FAFSA application as soon as possible so we can determine your eligibility for a fee waiver and possibly other financial assistance. You can complete a FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Online Enrollment Fee Waiver
Proceed to the Online BOGW Application