This program determines if you qualify to have your enrollment fees waived for registration of your classes. This FEE WAIVER is for California residents only. If you need money to help with books, supplies, transportation and other costs, you must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  It's OK to file both a BOGW and a FAFSA. We will let you know if you qualify for an automatic BOGW FEE WAIVER.  Even if you do NOT qualify using the simple BOGW method, you should file a FAFSA.  Many, many students do not qualify under BOGW Method A or B, but still qualify for a BOGW Method C fee waiver and additional financial aid by filing the FAFSA.

To qualify for the BOGW Program, you must:

· Be a California resident, and

· Meet the qualifying income standards for one of the BOGW methods below

BOGW Method "A" -   You, or your parents if applicable, must be currently receiving benefits from CalWORKs, TANF, SSI/SSP, or General Relief.  Bring proof of your benefits to the Financial Aid Office.

BOGW Method "B" -  You, and your parents if applicable, must meet the following income standards for the school year in which you are applying, based upon your Total Family Income.  Your income must be equal to or less than the amount indicated for your household size.

NOTE: This income schedule is updated every school year.

BOGW Method "C" -  You, and your parents if applicable, must have already applied for and have been determined to have at least $1 of financial need by filling a FAFSA. No BOGW application is required for Method "C", your eligibility is based upon your Student Aid Report (FAFSA).

These standards are based upon the federal poverty guidelines as published each year by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Under Title 5 of the California code of Regulations, the income standards for the BOGW program equal 150% of the federal poverty guidelines for the base year.

These standards are to be used to determine BOGFW-B eligibility.

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