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Board of Governor's
Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOG)
The Board of Governor's Enrollment Fee Waiver
waives the unit enrollment fee at Communtiy Colleges for California residents, including high school
students so that the cost of enrollment
is not a barrier. BOG eligibility is based on financial need
and is not affected by academic progress.
BOG recipients
pay $20 per semester for a parking permit. BOG
does not cover bus pass fees. Bus passes may be obtained
for $55 per semester.
The BOG is not a cash award and does not
cover other educational expenses.
Financial Aid Programs
Financial aid is used to pay for mandatory fees, books, transportation,
room and board and other educational expenses while attending
Cabrillo. Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.
If funds are insufficient, Cabrillo College reserves the right
to adjust financial aid awards as necessary.
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How to Apply for
a BOG
Students may apply for a BOG by completing either
the BOG application or the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). BOG applications
enable students to be considered for the fee waiver only.
By filing a FAFSA, students are considered for the BOG as
well as other forms of aid.
There are three methods to apply for a BOG.
1. BOG Application Method A
You must be a recipient or a dependent of a recipient of:
- TANF/CalWORKS, SSI/SSP or General Assistance (Note: SSA
or SSDI are NOT the same as SSI); or
- Dependent's fee waiver from the Department of Veteran's
Affairs; or
- The Congressional Medal of Honor; or
- Dependent of a victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; or
- Dependent of deceased law enforcement/fire suppression
personnel killed in the line of duty
2. BOG Application Method B
- You
must meet the income guidelines on the chart below. Dependent students must use parent's income.
Method B 2008-09 BOG Income Guidelines |
Number in Household
(including student) |
Total Income For 2007:
Adjusted Gross and/or Untaxed Income and/or Wages not reported on taxes |
1
2
3
4 |
$15,315
$20,535
$25,755
$30,975 |
Add $5,220 for each additional person. |
2008-09 BOG application (for Fall 2008-Summer 2009)
2008-09 BOG application-ESPAÑOL (for Otoño 2008-Verano 2009)
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Method B
2007-08 BOG Income Guidelines
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Number in
Household
(including student)
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Total Income
For 2006:
Adjusted Gross and/or Untaxed Income and/or Wages not reported on taxes
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1
2
3
4
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$14,700
$19,800
$24,900
$30,000
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Add $5,100 for each additional person.
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2007-08 BOG application (for Fall 2007-Summer 2008)
2007-08 BOG application-ESPAÑOL (for Otoño 2007-Verano 2008)
3. BOG Method C
If you do not qualify for a BOG under
Method A or Method B, you need to file a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Allow 3-8 weeks for processing.
When Is The Deadline To Apply For A BOG?
The deadline to apply for a BOG is the last
day of the term. Once you qualify for a BOG, eligibility continues
for the remainder of the school year.
If you qualify for a BOG and have already paid registration fees, you will receive
a refund for the waived fees from the Cabrillo College Bank.
You cannot receive a refund for a term that has already
ended. Contact the College
Bank in Building 100 if you have questions regarding refund
checks.
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Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Pell grants are based on financial need and enrollment status.
Eligibility is based on the student's Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) which is determined by the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and verified
by the Financial Aid Office.
Annual Award: $400 - $4050.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Eligible students must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time, first-time college students. Pell grant recipients, and have completed a rigouros secondary school program with at least a 3.0 GPA. The ACG grant will be available beginning the 2006-07 school year to first and second year college students attending a degree granting institution.
First Year Award: up to $750; Second Year Award: up to $1300
Federal Supplemental Education
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This federal program provides limited grant funding on a first-come,
first-serve basis to students who meet the March 2nd FAFSA priority
filing deadline. Recipients must be eligible for a Pell Grant,
enrolled in 6 or more units, and demonstrate exceptional financial
need.
Average Annual Award: $400.
Cal
Grants
Cal Grants are funded by the state for California residents.
They are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission
(CSAC)
and are based on financial need and academic merit. Students
must meet the March 2nd priority filing deadline. There is
an additional deadline of September 2nd for Community College
students. The Cal Grant Program is comprised of Entitlement
and Competitive awards. Entitlement awards are guaranteed
for recent High School graduates or High School seniors who
meet program eligibility requirements. Awards are offered
on a competitive basis to those eligible returning Community
College students who did not receive an entitlement. They
are not guaranteed.
Students who are not enrolled
in at least six units must request a leave of absence from
the Cal Grant program. Students who would like to save their
Cal Grant eligibility for use at another school or university,
must request a leave of payment. Students may request a leave
of absence or or payment directly by calling the California
Student Aid Commission at 1.888.224.7268, or by contacting
our office.
For more on Cal Grant guidelines,
click here.
Cal A: This grant is
for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA from low and middle income
families and assists with tuition and fees at a four-year
college or university. Students who are awarded a Cal Grant
A at Cabrillo will have their award placed on reserve for
up to two years until they transfer. The award is renewable.
Annual Award: CSU $1428; UC $3429; Independent $9708.
Cal B: This grant is
for students with a minimum 2.0 GPA from disadvantaged and
low-income families and provides students with an access allowance.
At four-year schools, the award also assists students with
tuition and fees at the same level as Cal Grant A award amounts
after the first year. The award is renewable for up to four years.
Annual Award: CC $1551.
Cal C: This grant is
for vocational students who have financial need and are attending a two-year school seeking a recognized occupational goal. Awards
are intended to assist with training costs. Students who appear
to be eligible to receive Cal Grant C will receive a supplemental
form that must be completed and returned to the California
Student Aid Commission.
Annual Award: CC $576.
California Community College
Transfer Entitlement Awards This grant is for community
college students who were not awarded a Cal Grant within a
year of graduating from high school in 2001-02 or later and
meet financial eligibility requirements. Students must have
a minimum 2.4 GPA from Cabrillo College and be transferring
to a four year institution.
Child
Development Grant: This competitive grant is for students
who intend to teach or supervise in the field of childcare
and development. Grant recipients must agree to provide one
full year of service in a licensed childcare center for every
year they receive grant. Recipients are also required to complete
a Service Commitment Agreement prior to receiving payment
from the program. To be considered for this award students
must have completed the FAFSA,
be eligible for financial aid, and complete a Child Development
Grant Application. Applications will be available online early spring at www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=110.
Annual Award: CC $1000,
CSU/UC $2000.
Chafee
Grant Program: Assists eligible foster youth and former foster youth with the costs of attending college. To qualify, a student must have been in foster care between their 16th and 18th birhtdays and cannot have reached their 22nd birthday as of July 1, 2006. Qualifying students could have been in foster care in another state and now live in California. To be considered for this award students must complete
the FAFSA, be eligible for financial aid, and complete the
Chafee Grant Program Application. Apply for Chafee Grant online
at www.chafee.csac.ca.gov.
Maximum Annual Award: $5000.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available each year for current students,
enrolling high school graduates and transferring students.
They are awarded annually on a competitive basis, with consideration
given to scholastic achievement, financial need and student
potential.
Visit our Scholarships page
for more information and resources.
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Employment
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
This is an award to work in a job on campus or off-campus
for a public or nonprofit agency. Hourly wages on campus range
from $6.75 to $11.00. Students receive a monthly paycheck
for hours worked and can earn up to the amount of their award.
Priority is given to students who meet the March 2nd deadline.
Students who have not been awarded may request to be placed
on a wait list.
Average Annual Award: $4000.
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Federal
Family Educational Loans
Loans must be repaid!
Cabrillo recommends that students borrow only when it is absolutely
necessary. Students who are planning to transfer should be
aware that loans are generally the largest portion of a financial
aid package at four year colleges and should consider total
educational indebtedness before borrowing at Cabrillo.
Subsidized Stafford Loan
This loan has a fixed interest rate. Funds are provided
by a lender such as a bank or credit union. The federal government
pays the interest during in-school, grace, and deferment periods.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
The federal government does not pay the interest on this loan. Interest accrues immediately after disbursement. This loan has the same in-school fixed interest rate as the Subsidized loan.
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
(PLUS)
This loan allows parents without adverse credit history to
borrow up to the total cost of their dependent student's education,
minus any other aid received by the student.
To take out a student loan, you must complete the loan application process each school year.
The 2007-08 Loan deadline has passed. See below for 2008-09 loan application process information.
Our loan application process has changed! Please read carefully.
 Click here for Loan application process information.
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