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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 and Students with AB 540 status 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 receives Social Security Income (SSI), General Assistance (GA) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Note that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) does not qualify.

2013-2014 Income Standards

2) Your family's 2012 total income did not exceed:

Family Size	2012 Income	Family Size	2012 Income
1	$ 16,755	5	$40,515
2	$ 22,695	6	$46,455
3	$ 28,635	7	$52,395
4	$ 34,575	8	$58,335
Each Additional Family Member = $ 5,940

2012-2013 Income Standards

Your family's 2011 total income did not exceed:

Family Size	2011 Income	Family Size	2011 Income
1	$ 16,335	5	$39,255
2	$ 22,065	6	$44,985
3	$ 27,795	7	$50,715
4	$ 33,525	8	$56,445
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
Technical Responsible: Andrea Hunter, Financial Aid Specialist, (415) 485-9422
Content Responsible: David Cook, Director of Financial Aid & Career Aid, (415) 485-9405

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