Where we foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is a state-sponsored program available
to California residents who meet specific income eligibility requirements.
To apply for the CCPG, please complete the FAFSA if you are a U.S Citizen or an eligible
non-citizen. If you do not meet the citizenship qualification but meet the AB540 residency
standards, please complete the California Dream Act Application. Imperial Valley College
will use the results to determine eligibility for the CCPG and will automatically award those students who are eligible and who have registered for
classes.
Please check WebSTAR to see if you have been awarded a CCPG.
Applicants must be a California Resident, AB540, or qualify for a military exception
as determined by the Admissions and Records office.
The CCPG covers the $46 per unit enrollment fee, but not the Student Health Fee, Student Representation fee, or parking fees. You may be eligible for the CCPG even if you are not eligible for financial aid. Before you register for classes, check WebSTAR to see if your CCPG has been approved (log onto WebSTAR, click the Financial Aid tab).
California Community College students receiving the CCPG must meet minimum academic and progress standards to remain eligible. Students who are on academic progress probation for two consecutive semesters will no longer qualify for the CCPG the following term.
This means that students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and must successfully complete more than 50% of attempted units. After all official grades are posted, students will be notified by email if they are being placed on either Academic (GPA) probation and/or progress probation. Your notification will inform you if you will lose your CCPG eligibility, registration priority, or both.
Method "A": Is for students or parent(s) on public assistance: TANF/CalWORKS, SSI/SSP, or General Assistance. Documentation will be required to verify your eligibility. To receive a CCPG A, the student is required to show verification dated within the last 60 days. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Method "B": Is for low-income students and/or their parent(s). It is based on prior-prior year's
income, must meet household size and income standards established each year by the
State of California. This method requires completion of a FAFSA or California Dream
Act Application (for AB540 students without SSNs) and submission of all necessary
forms to the Financial Aid Office.
Method "C": Students who do not qualify under either Method A or B can receive a Method C waiver
by establishing a financial need for federal assistance through Imperial Valley College.
This method requires completion of a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (for
AB540 students without SSNs) and submission of all necessary forms to the Financial
Aid Office. Imperial Valley College will use the results to determine student eligibility
for the CCPG and will award those students who are enrolled and determined to have
at least $1104 of financial need.
Special Classification: You are eligible for CCPG if you are a dependent of a qualified Veteran or National Guard, recipient or child of the Congressional Medal of Honor, victim or the dependent of a victim of September 11, 2001, terrorist attack, or deceased of law enforcement/fire personnel killed in the line of duty. Verification of eligibility from the appropriate agency is required.