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Board of Governors' Fee Waiver (BOGW)

The California Community Colleges Board of Governors' Fee Waiver is a state funded program available to residents of California attending a community college. Students are eligible for a waiver of the College's enrollment and health fees.

You qualify if:

1) You or your parent receive Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC), Social Security Income (SSI), General Assistance (GA) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Note that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) does not qualify.

2011-2012 Income Standards

2) Your family's 2010 total income did not exceed:

Family Size	2009 Income	Family Size	2009 Income
1	$ 16,245	5	$38,685
2	$ 21,855	6	$44,295
3	$ 27,465	7	$49,905
4	$ 33,075	8	$55,515
Each Additional Family Member = $ 5,610

Complete the Board of Governors Fee Waiver available at the Financial Aid Office, attach documentation of income, and submit a copy of your current month's payment to the Financial Aid Office.

3) If you do not qualify for a Fee Waiver based on the criteria listed above, you may file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). This application is also used to apply for federal and state grants, loans and work-study employment.

Financial Aid webpage
Tehnical Responsible: Andrea Hunter, Financial Aid Specialist, (415) 485-9422
Content Responsible: David Cook, Director of Financial Aid & Career Aid, (415) 485-9405

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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