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California College Promise Grant

Grant Partially funded
California Community Colleges United States 2026

Information

The California College Promise Grant is a state program that waives community college enrollment fees for eligible California residents, effectively covering tuition and certain fees. Recipients must meet residency, financial need, and academic standards to maintain eligibility. The program does not cover textbooks or other living costs.

Benefits

Tuition and certain fees waived at California community colleges

Eligibility

Eligible California residents who have lived in the state for at least one year (or AB 540 eligible), demonstrate financial need via FAFSA, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and complete more than 50% of coursework.

Application

Submit FAFSA or CADAA, and complete the community college application (CCCApply) each academic year

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